Iran Strikes Jordan After US Attacks Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions

Jordan. After the US military attacked five Iranian oil tankers, Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles towards Jordan. It attacked Jordan citing its connection with the US military presence. With these developments, the ongoing military tension between the US and Iran has deepened further, and the risk of conflict spreading in the Middle East has increased.

According to the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM), Iran attempted to target a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice in the last two days. CENTCOM stated that both attempts failed, and the US warship evaded the attack and continued its patrol in the regional waters. It was reported that no US soldiers were injured in these incidents.