Iran live updates: US completes 'heavy wave' of strikes on Iran
Ongoing military conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated, with reports of drone strikes on Egyptian infrastructure and missile interceptions by Jordan. The situation remains volatile following the announcement of major combat operations.
Why it matters
The expansion of the conflict into regional infrastructure and neighboring countries threatens global stability and energy supply chains.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.
Delegations from the U.S. and Iran entered negotiations in June aimed at a war-ending deal based on a memorandum of understanding signed by both countries.
The U.S. and Iran have nonetheless continued to exchange strikes, with the strategic Strait of Hormuz the primary flashpoint.
Jordan intercepts 5 Iranian missiles The Jordanian Armed Forces said in a statement that its air defenses shot down five missiles launched from Iran early on Thursday morning.
-ABC News' Ayat Al-Tawy, Ghazi Balkiz and Clark Bentson
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