The United States has launched a large-scale military operation against Iran following a deadly missile and drone attack on a US military base in Jordan that killed two American soldiers and left several others injured.
Acting on the orders of President Donald Trump, the US Air Force carried out extensive airstrikes targeting Iranian positions, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
The military operation comes in response to an attack allegedly carried out by Iran, in which missiles and drones struck a US military installation in Jordan. According to the US military, two American service members were killed, four others were seriously injured, and one soldier remains missing following the assault.
The US airstrikes have further heightened tensions across the Middle East, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Security agencies have also issued a high alert for American citizens living and travelling abroad amid concerns over possible retaliatory attacks.
US officials said the operation was launched as a direct response to the deadly attack on American forces. While details of the targets and the extent of the damage in Iran have not yet been officially disclosed, the strikes are being described as one of the most aggressive US military actions against Iran in recent years.
The situation remains highly volatile, with international observers closely monitoring developments amid growing concerns that the conflict could expand further across the region.