Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced Wednesday they launched attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan and multiple targets across the Gulf, including Kuwait and Bahrain. These actions were reportedly in retaliation for U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. stated were a response to the downing of an American helicopter. The exchange marks a significant escalation in hostilities between the two nations. Jordan confirmed intercepting several missiles launched from Iran toward its al-Azraq base, reporting no casualties or damage.

This escalation raises concerns about regional stability and the potential impact on global oil supplies passing through the vital Strait of Hormuz.