US Conducts Airstrikes in Iran After Attack on American Base in Jordan

The United States military has carried out airstrikes on Iranian territory, according to US Central Command. The strikes come in response to an Iranian missile attack on an American base in Jordan, which occurred earlier this week.

US Central Command stated that the strikes began at 8 pm local time and were aimed at targets linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). The statement described the operation as a 'powerful response' to the attempted attacks on US forces in the Middle East.

These are the first American strikes on Iranian soil since US President Donald Trump paused the bombing campaign last week to allow for negotiations. The pause ended after Iran launched missiles at a US base in Jordan, prompting the resumption of military action.

President Trump had earlier warned of a strong response, telling Fox News: 'We will hit them hard.' The White House later confirmed that the President authorised the strikes after the attack on the base in Jordan.

The IRGC claimed responsibility for the missile attack on Jordan, stating that it targeted an airbase and a command centre. The US military reported that all missiles were intercepted and caused no casualties.

In a statement, the IRGC said that as long as American threats continue, Iran's resistance will persist. It also called on US officials to stop using 'threatening language' against the Islamic Republic.

Separately, the IRGC's naval forces said they had targeted three oil tankers attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz via an unapproved route. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and Iran has previously warned of disruptions in the region.

The escalation marks a significant uptick in tensions between the two countries, which have been engaged in a series of tit-for-tat actions since the US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018. International observers have called for restraint to avoid a broader conflict.