Middle East crisis live: US launches new round of airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran after American troops killed
Summary
The US military launched new airstrikes against Iran following an attack in Jordan that killed two American soldiers and injured others. The strikes targeted Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping and were ordered by President Donald Trump. Tensions between the US and Iran have risen sharply, increasing the risk of further conflict.Key Facts
- Two US service members were killed, one is missing, and four were hospitalized after an Iranian attack in Jordan.
- President Donald Trump called the deaths a “shame” and said they reflect Iran’s bad intentions.
- The US carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets including coastal surveillance, missile and drone storage sites, and air defense facilities.
- The strikes focused on areas near Sirik, Hajiabad, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned that the US would pay a price for escalating the conflict.
- Kuwait was also hit by Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting a desalination plant and oil facility.
- Since hostilities began, 16 US troops have died and over 430 have been injured; Iran says 50 people have died and 500 injured from US strikes.
- The US and Iran had a ceasefire agreement that collapsed last week, leading to these renewed attacks.
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