Trump Says US Will Strike Iran Hard as War Escalates Again
Trump said the U.S. would retaliate after Iranian missiles were intercepted, as CENTCOM reported all five projectiles were shot down.
- The United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq on Wednesday, targeting logistics and weapons sites across multiple regions. At least 20 people were killed and 32 injured, according to the PMF.
- President Donald Trump authorized the mission as retaliation after the US military intercepted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran on Tuesday. Washington stated the strikes addressed Iran-backed threats against US forces and Saudi oil infrastructure.
- Among the 20 killed were four members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp providing security for the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Diyala province. The PMF reported 32 others wounded across seven provinces.
- Iran retaliated early Thursday by firing five ballistic missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which the country's military intercepted. Tehran claimed the attack responded to "aggressive actions" by the American military.
- Saudi Arabia's direct involvement marks significant escalation as the kingdom faces missile and drone attacks from multiple directions. Regional shipping remains depressed due to ongoing US-Iran tensions and threats to critical trade chokepoints.
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The escalating spiral in the Iran conflict continues: Donald Trump announces a retaliation action after the attempted surprise attack on US troops in Jordan.The escalating spiral in the Iran conflict continues: Donald Trump announces a retaliation action after the attempted surprise attack on US troops in Jordan.
After Iran's missile attack on US targets, Trump threatens to strike hard. Saudi Arabia intervenes – and the ceasefire is in danger. An analysis.
The massive attack of the US armed forces against Iran is "completed" in response to the launch of missiles against American bases in Jordan. The resumption of hostilities has involved the pro-Iranian groups and seems to have broken the hopes of a rapid resumption of negotiations between the parties. Donald Trump had promised to hit Iran hard after Tehran had targeted Jordan, the first attack after days of apparent calm. American forces have "co…
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