US launches a second day of strikes on Iran and Iran fires back at Gulf States and Jordan
Summary
The United States launched a second day of airstrikes on Iran after President Donald Trump warned Tehran it would face consequences for stalled talks. Iran responded by firing missiles at Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, where U.S. troops are stationed, escalating the conflict in the Gulf region.Key Facts
- The U.S. carried out airstrikes on multiple cities in Iran for the second day in a row.
- President Trump warned Iran it would "pay the price" for the failure of negotiations.
- Iran fired missiles at Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, all hosting U.S. military bases.
- Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace due to the attacks.
- Jordan intercepted 20 Iranian missiles and reported no injuries.
- Bahrain reported one child injured and damage from falling debris during missile interceptions.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains a key strategic area controlled by Iran, disrupting global oil supplies.
- An earlier U.S. attack on an oil tanker allegedly breaching the Iran blockade killed three Indian crew members.
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