Iran hits US allies as Israel warns missiles headed for Jordan could land on its territory
The United States launched airstrikes against Iranian military facilities following the death of American troops in Jordan. Tensions remain high as Iran retaliates against U.S. allies in the Middle East, threatening to expand the conflict into Israel.
Why it matters
The escalation of direct military conflict between the U.S. and Iran poses a significant risk to regional stability and global energy security via the Strait of Hormuz.
Manila Bulletin - Iran hits US allies as Israel warns missiles headed for Jordan could land on its territory
Iran hits US allies as Israel warns missiles headed for Jordan could land on its territory
An overturned car sits on a section of a destroyed bridge after a strike in Hormozgan province, southern Iran, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Mahdi Negahban/Mehr News Agency via AP)
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