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U.S. hits Iran after foiled missile attack on troops in Jordan; joins Saudi strikes in Iraq
Confirmed
What we know
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, a major U.S. hub; Jordan and CENTCOM said the missiles were intercepted. President Trump vowed it was “our turn.” Overnight, CENTCOM said it completed a heavy wave of strikes inside Iran.
Earlier Wednesday, U.S. and Saudi aircraft struck Iran-aligned logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq after what CENTCOM called IRGC-directed drone attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. Oil prices jumped on escalation fears.
What's confirmed
- Iranian missile attack on U.S./Jordan base intercepted (AP; Reuters; CNN; Al Jazeera).
- CENTCOM heavy wave on Iran announced Wednesday night (CNN; Reuters).
- U.S.–Saudi joint strikes on Iraq militia sites (AP; BBC).
What's still developing
- Casualty figures inside Iran and duration of the renewed strike cycle.