Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
Summary
Iran fired ballistic missiles at US military sites in Jordan, and the US said it stopped a surprise attack on its forces. In response, the US and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. The timing of these attacks is unclear, but tensions have increased in the region.Key Facts
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles at US military bases in Jordan.
- The US military confirmed it intercepted a surprise attack on its forces in the Middle East.
- The US and Saudi Arabia jointly attacked Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone strikes on Saudi oil facilities.
- The Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), some fighters loyal to Iran, reported at least 20 killed and 32 wounded in the US-Saudi attacks.
- The US and Saudi Arabia blamed the PMF for 30 drone attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure, claiming they were directed by Iran’s IRGC.
- Iran denied responsibility for the drone attacks and warned that falsely blaming it would be a major miscalculation.
- Jordan hosts about 4,000 US soldiers across several military bases, which Iran targeted in its missile strikes.
- Iraq’s Prime Minister called an emergency security meeting following the US-Saudi strikes in Iraq.
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