Iran has launched a barrage of missiles at US forces in Jordan, according to Al Jazeera – Breaking News, Worl, marking a significant escalation after a five-day pause in the conflict. The US military reported that it successfully intercepted the missiles. This incident is the first time Iran has launched missiles at a US base since a brief pause in strikes.
The interception of the missiles was also confirmed by Jordan, which stated that it had intercepted missiles launched from Iran, as reported by the Associated Press. Additionally, Axios noted that this is the first time Iran has launched missiles at a US base since strikes were paused. The BBC News reported that the exchange of strikes between Iran and the US has shattered the brief lull in fighting.
The background to this escalation is not fully detailed in the available sources, but it is clear that tensions between Iran and the US remain high, with both sides engaging in military exchanges.