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Escalation of conflict between US and Iran following Jordanian base attack

Following the death of two U.S. service members and the disappearance of a third in a Friday drone and missile attack on a Jordanian base, the U.S. launched an eighth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran. President Donald Trump ordered the strikes to punish the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and degrade Iranian capabilities to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Targets included coastal surveillance, air defense facilities, and missile storage sites in Iran's Hormozgan province, specifically near Sirik, Shadegan, and Hajiabad. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran claimed a nuclear facility under construction in Khuzestan was also targeted, though international sources focused on military infrastructure. In retaliation, the Iranian military launched drone and missile attacks against U.S. assets at the Udairi camp and Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait. Regional security has deteriorated, leading to the closure of Amman International Airport and the port of Aqaba due to credible threats.

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Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Sigmalive English · 16 July 2026, 14:02