The US Central Command warned Iran and its proxies to cease attacks after conducting precision strikes in Iraq, following claims by Iran's IRGC of missile and drone assaults on US facilities in Jordan.
The escalating exchange of strikes between Iran and the US, involving claims of significant damage and direct military responses, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns about a broader conflict involving multiple actors.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting US military infrastructure in Jordan, including the Al-Azraq air base, alleging significant damage to aircraft and personnel. The IRGC also stated it attacked US radar sites in Oman and a military base in Syria, framing the actions as a response to perceived threats and US actions.
Jordan confirmed its air defence systems intercepted several missiles entering its airspace but did not confirm damage to the Al-Azraq air base. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show air defence systems engaging incoming projectiles.
In response to what it described as over 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks in the preceding 72 hours, the US Central Command (Centcom) announced it conducted precision strikes alongside Saudi Arabian Armed Forces against Iran-aligned groups in eastern Iraq. Centcom issued a warning to the IRGC and its "terrorist proxies" to halt such attacks to prevent further US military responses.