- The US launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following attacks on American bases in Jordan.
- These strikes were a powerful response to Iran's missile attack on American military installations in Jordan.
- The US airstrikes came hours after Donald Trump vowed to hit back "hard" at Iran.
- This marked the first US attacks on Iranian soil in nearly a week.
- The pause in fighting was shattered by Iran's missile attack on Jordan.
- On Wednesday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American military installations in Jordan, marking its first attack in the region since the pause in fighting.
- Trump's aggressive rhetoric included a statement that they are going to get a beating.
- The renewed hostilities sent oil prices spiking, with Brent crude jumping 7.3% to $88 a barrel.
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran at 8 p.m. ET, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. These strikes were a direct response to Iranian missile attacks on American bases in Jordan, which began the previous day.
"The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on US forces based in the Middle East," stated US Central Command.2
President Trump had previously warned, "We're going to beat the f*ing s* out of them. We'll be hitting them hard. They are going to get a beating," indicating a shift in U.S. military strategy after a brief pause in hostilities.7
The renewed fighting has raised concerns in the global market, with Brent crude oil prices surging 7.3% to $88 a barrel as tensions escalate in the region. This situation has drawn criticism from Iraq, where President Nizar Amidi condemned the U.S.-Saudi airstrikes as a "blatant violation of Iraq's sovereignty."
These airstrikes represent the first U.S. attacks on Iranian soil in nearly a week, following a pause in military operations initiated by Trump after previous engagements. The conflict continues to evolve, with both sides engaging in aggressive posturing and military actions.
“The US military described the strikes as a "powerful response" to Iran's missile attacks on US forces in the Middle East, which began at 8 p.m. ET. This escalation has also led to a spike in oil prices, with Brent crude jumping 7.3% to $88 a barrel.”
The Guardian
