US launches ‘heavy wave’ of new strikes on Iran - aljazeera.com
The United States launched a significant wave of military strikes against Iranian targets following Iranian missile attacks on US forces in Jordan. The strikes resulted in casualties, including civilians on Qeshm island, and have escalated regional tensions.
Why it matters
This represents a major escalation in Middle Eastern conflict, directly impacting global oil markets and international security stability.
Iranian media report that a couple and their two-year-old child were killed in the latest US attacks on Qeshm island.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US forces launch what the military says are precision strikes against Iranian military capabilities [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 30 Jul 2026 30 Jul 2026 The United States has launched a “heavy wave” of attacks against Iran after a five-night pause, following Iranian missile attacks on US forces a day earlier.
The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had “successfully completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran” as of 10pm ET on Wednesday (02:00 GMT on Thursday). It said the attacks were in response to Iranian strikes on US forces stationed at a US base in Jordan a day earlier.
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