West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military launches new strikes on Iran
The United States military has launched strikes against Iran following attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, marking a significant escalation in the West Asia conflict. The situation remains volatile as regional tensions rise and diplomatic negotiations stall.
Why it matters
The direct military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran threatens regional stability and global energy supply chains.
The United States military launched “powerful” strikes on Iran on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks targeting U.S. bases in Jordan as the war in West Asia reignited and again drew in the Islamic republic’s proxies.
The first strikes after a nearly week-long lull in fighting dashed hopes of a return to negotiations.
“The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces based in the Middle East”, U.S. Central Command said.
Saudi Arabia and the United States also announced strikes on Wednesday on militant bases in Iraq, while U.S. ally Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of a truce violation.- AFP
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