Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows the downing of a US helicopter and threatens to collapse the existing ceasefire.
Why it matters
The direct military exchange between the US and Iran represents a significant escalation in regional conflict, threatening global stability and energy markets.
The clashes mark one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire in April.
The article provides a factual account of military actions and official statements from both sides of the conflict.
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