Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at US Base in Jordan Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it launched ballistic missiles targeting a US Air Force base and the US Central Command headquarters in Jordan. This missile strike followed Iran's reported attack on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which the IRGC said occurred after warnings were ignored. Earlier, US and Saudi warplanes conducted airstrikes against Iranian-backed militant groups' logistics sites in Iraq, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). These groups were accused of orchestrating attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed the airstrikes, describing them as a response to drone attacks on oil facilities and emphasizing their intent to avoid escalation while pledging to respond to any aggression. The US characterized Iran's missile launch as an attempted surprise attack, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region. These developments mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and their regional allies, with potential implications for security in the Middle East.