'Heavy wave' of strikes against Iran completed - US
The U.S. military has conducted a series of strikes against Iranian targets in retaliation for attacks on American bases in Jordan. The escalation marks a significant intensification of regional hostilities, complicating diplomatic efforts.
Why it matters
The direct military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran significantly increases the risk of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East.
The US military has said it completed a "heavy wave of strikes" against Iran in retaliation for targeting American bases in Jordan, as fighting intensified in the Middle East war after a nearly week-long pause.
The reignited hostilities have drawn in the Islamic republic's proxies, and appear to have dashed hopes of a quick return to negotiations between the foes.
US President Donald Trump had vowed to hit Iran "hard" after Iran launched missiles at Jordan, its first regional strike in days.
American forces "successfully completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran", and struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets including military command centres, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Iran's state news agency IRNA reported hits on several cities in the southwestern Khuzestan province, as well as on Qeshm island in the Gulf.
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