US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
Summary
The US military launched strikes against Iran after Iran attempted attacks on American forces in the Middle East. These actions follow recent joint US-Saudi strikes on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq and come amid ongoing conflict between the two countries.Key Facts
- The US began strikes in response to Iran firing on US bases in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US Central Command (Centcom) called the strikes a "powerful response" to Iran's attacks.
- Joint US-Saudi airstrikes recently hit Iranian proxy sites in Iraq, targeting military and weapons locations.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it attacked a US air base and command center in Jordan and struck oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump promised a strong retaliation against Iran for attacking US troops.
- Iraq condemned the US-Saudi strikes on the Popular Mobilisation Forces, an Iran-backed group, calling it a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
- President Trump claimed the strikes were coordinated with the Iraqi government.
- The conflict has lasted five months, despite attempts at diplomatic talks and temporary pauses in fighting.
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