Middle East crisis live: US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause in attacks
The US military has launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iranian targets in retaliation for attacks on American bases in Jordan. The escalation follows a brief pause in hostilities and has caused regional instability, though oil prices have remained relatively stable.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions, increasing the risk of a broader regional conflict involving multiple nations and proxy groups.
In case you’re just joining us, here’s a quick recap of the latest. It’s 9.30am in Tehran and 2am in Washington DC.
The US military said it completed a “heavy wave of strikes” against Iran on Thursday in retaliation for Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan, as intensified fighting fueled the risk of a return to all-out war in the region.
The new strikes were launched hours after Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran “very hard” after a days-long pause in violence between the two sides .
Jordan’s military said later it had foiled an Iranian attempt to target the kingdom with five missiles , the state news agency reported. There were no casualties.
US forces struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets including military command centres , US Central Command said.
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