Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading? - Al Jazeera
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as Iran launched ballistic missiles at U.S. military installations in Jordan, while the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted joint strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. The attacks have resulted in significant casualties among the Popular Mobilisation Forces.
Why it matters
These coordinated strikes represent a dangerous expansion of regional conflict, increasing the risk of a direct, large-scale war between the U.S., its allies, and Iran.
The US says it intercepted an Iranian ‘surprise attack’ on US forces as fears rise of wider war.
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Iran has fired several ballistic missiles at United States military installations in Jordan, and the US has confirmed it has intercepted a “surprise attack” on its forces in the Middle East.
Also on Wednesday morning, the US and Saudi Arabia launched attacks on Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
It is unclear whether Iran’s attack on Jordan happened before or after the US-Saudi attack on Iraq. A statement from the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) did not clarify which incident happened first.
Here is a closer look at what happened, and whether this means the war is spreading:
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