US Warns Iran Gains Advanced Missile Aid from China and Russia Amid Rising Attacks

US officials report that Iran has adapted to American defenses by deploying highly maneuverable, high-speed missiles capable of evading interception as they approach Earth. These advancements have raised concerns in Washington that Iran may be receiving direct military assistance from China and Russia, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to the Wall Street Journal.

The escalation comes after an Iranian missile strike on a US Air Force base in Jordan killed two American soldiers and wounded several others. The US Central Command confirmed the deaths and reported one soldier missing following the attack. Four wounded soldiers were hospitalized in Jordan and have since been released, while others with minor injuries have returned to duty. These are the first American fatalities linked to the conflict since President Trump declared a ceasefire in early April.

In response to the heightened threat, the US is deploying additional forces to the region, including F-16 jets from Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and F-35 fighters from RAF Lakenheath in the UK, supported by aerial refueling aircraft. Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since the conflict began, warned of "unforgettable lessons" if the US continues its attacks on Iran.

American sources told the New York Times that the recent strike was the fourth attack in five days targeting US forces in Jordan, resulting in dozens of injuries and damage to multiple helicopters. The frequency and impact of these attacks indicate that Iran still possesses a substantial missile stockpile and has improved its ability to evade US air defenses.

President Trump has signaled plans to intensify strikes against Iran in the coming week, targeting critical infrastructure such as bridges and power plants. The deaths of US soldiers in Jordan increase the likelihood that Trump will follow through on these threats, which he has previously made but sometimes retracted.