Iran strikes Kuwait and Jordan hours after U.S. attack
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated with renewed missile strikes across the Middle East, including incidents in Kuwait and Jordan. The ongoing war continues to disrupt global fuel prices and strain international diplomatic efforts.
Why it matters
The expansion of the conflict threatens regional stability and global economic security, particularly regarding energy supply chains in the Strait of Hormuz.
Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Monday. Razieh Poudat/The Associated Press
The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for a quick end to the five-month conflict.
Following a few days of respite, fears of a wider war have grown, with renewed fighting threatening to engulf even more countries. Jordan said Thursday it intercepted Iranian missiles for the second consecutive day, while Kuwait said a strike in the northern part of the country killed one person. Also this week, drones caused fires on ships at an Egyptian port, and Saudi Arabia said it came under fire from Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
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