Summary
Iranian precision strikes kill two U.S. servicemembers in Jordan, prompting expanded American retaliatory strikes. Iran warns of full-scale offensive if attacks continue, while targeting Gulf states hosting U.S. forces. Lebanon-Israel tensions rise amid disputed engagement rules and explosive incidents.
Key Stories
Iranian missile kills U.S. troops in Jordan, sparks U.S. retaliation — Two American servicemembers died when an Iranian ballistic missile struck containerized housing at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. U.S. launched more extensive strikes against Iran in response, with officials confirming expanded operations following the fatalities.
Iran threatens Gulf states as strikes expand beyond direct U.S. targets — IRGC warns countries hosting U.S. forces to expect corresponding attacks, naming Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan as targets. Kuwait confirms infrastructure damage and injuries from Iranian strikes, while Bahrain activated air defense sirens. Iran’s Supreme Leader frames U.S. actions as breaches of diplomatic understandings.
Lebanon-Israel tensions escalate amid disputed engagement rules — IDF troops report restrictive engagement rules compromise safety in Lebanon, while Lebanese army vehicle struck Hezbollah-planted explosive in uncoordinated security zone entry. Italy offers to join U.S. verification mechanism for Hezbollah weapons removal in southern Lebanon.
Iranian forces intensify Strait of Hormuz vessel targeting — IRGC fired missiles at unspecified vessels in Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian state media reporting warning shots at ships violating transit lanes. U.S. Central Command confirms blockade enforcement against Iranian-linked vessels.
Ukraine drone strike hits Russian e-commerce hub near Moscow — Wildberries warehouse in Moscow region, Russia’s largest e-commerce processing center, was struck by Ukrainian UAVs, causing massive fire and smoke visible across the city.