The US military carried out air strikes on Iran's Qeshm island, resulting in the deaths of three people, including a two-year-old child, according to Fars news agency. This attack was reportedly in retaliation for Iranian attacks targeting US military bases in Jordan. The US military confirmed that it had completed a heavy wave of strikes, as stated by the US military.
The number of casualties from the US air strikes is currently limited to the three reported by Fars news agency, with no further details on the extent of the damage. The US strikes come after a pause in attacks, with Jordan claiming to have foiled an Iranian missile attack. Additional details on the strikes and the situation in the region are emerging from various sources, including The Guardian and Associated Press.
The incident is part of a larger conflict in the Middle East, with ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, as well as the broader regional dynamics involving countries such as Jordan and Ukraine, which have also experienced recent military actions, as reported by Associated Press and The Guardian.