Key facts
- President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran "very hard" following an exchange of missile and drone strikes.
- Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in retaliation for U.S. strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. military stated it targeted Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites.
- Jordan's military reported intercepting five missiles launched toward the al-Azraq base.
- Brent crude futures rose about 1.6% to nearly $93 per barrel.
President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran "very hard" following an exchange of missile and drone strikes, accusing Tehran of delaying negotiations. Iran launched attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in retaliation for U.S. strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military stated it targeted Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites in what it called a "proportional response" to Iran downing a U.S. Apache helicopter. Jordan's military reported intercepting five missiles launched toward the al-Azraq base, while Kuwait and Bahrain also reported intercepting aerial targets.
Brent crude futures rose about 1.6% to nearly $93 per barrel amid the escalation. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson indicated that Tehran would reassess its diplomatic engagement with Washington due to perceived ceasefire violations. Despite the heightened rhetoric, a delegation from Qatar arrived in Tehran to mediate talks.