- The US military said it completed a “heavy wave of strikes” against Iran on Thursday in retaliation against Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan as fighting intensified and increased the risk of all-out war in the region resuming.
- US forces struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets including military command centres, US Central Command said.
- The US military is saying it has finished its “heavy wave of strikes” against Iran. Central Command said in a statement that it struck “dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran, including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities.
- Jordan’s military said later it had foiled an Iranian attempt to target the kingdom with five missiles, the state news agency reported. There were no casualties.
The US military has concluded a significant series of strikes against Iran, marking a critical escalation in regional tensions.1
The strikes targeted dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites, including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, and coastal defense sites, according to US Central Command.2
This military action was a direct response to Iran's recent attacks on American bases in Jordan, which heightened fears of a broader conflict.
“Heavy wave of strikes” was how the US military described the operation, emphasizing the scale and intensity of the response.3
The situation remains precarious, with Jordan's military reporting that it had intercepted an Iranian missile attempt aimed at the kingdom, although no casualties were reported.
As fighting escalates, the risk of an all-out war in the region looms larger, with both sides on high alert.
“The US military reported striking military command centers, missile and drone facilities, and coastal defense sites in Iran, escalating the conflict. This follows Jordan's announcement of foiling an Iranian missile attack aimed at its territory, highlighting the increasing regional instability.”
theguardian.com
