The United States military launched airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday evening in response to an attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, marking a significant escalation after a period of relative calm between the two nations. According to U.S. Central Command, the strikes began at approximately 8 p.m. and consisted of a “heavy” barrage that lasted about two hours.
The airstrikes followed an attack by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the U.S. base in Jordan the previous day. The strikes represent a return to direct military conflict after a days-long pause in hostilities between the countries. President Trump vowed retaliatory action in response to the Iranian attack, which military officials described as unsuccessful.
The operation expanded beyond U.S. forces, as Saudi Arabia joined American strikes targeting Tehran-backed militias operating in Iraq. This broader regional involvement indicates the widening scope of military operations in the Middle East as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate.
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