US Launches Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Missile Attack on American Forces
The United States launched large-scale military strikes against Iran on Wednesday after what American officials described as an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East.
According toU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in response to missile launches that allegedly targeted U.S. military positions in Jordan and commercial vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
The latest military action marks another significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
CENTCOM Targets IRGC Facilities
CENTCOM said the operation focused on multiple IRGC-related military sites, describing the strikes as a direct response to Iran's reported missile attacks against American personnel and regional assets.
The military did not immediately disclose the extent of the damage or whether there were casualties resulting from the operation.
Conflict Continues to Escalate
The latest exchange follows the first publicly acknowledged joint U.S.-Saudi military strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq earlier this week.
The broader conflict has now continued for approximately five months, despite earlier expectations that hostilities would be short-lived.
When military operations against Iran began in February, U.S. President Donald Trump said the campaign was expected to last only a few weeks. However, repeated military exchanges have prolonged the conflict.
Diplomatic Efforts Continue
Despite renewed fighting, diplomatic efforts remain active.
According to Axios, President Trump met with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, who reportedly conveyed Saudi Arabia's desire to reduce tensions and encourage diplomatic solutions.
The White House has not officially commented on the reported meeting.
The latest escalation comes after several days of relative calm, during which both sides had reduced military activity amid reports of possible negotiations.
While President Trump described the discussions as "very friendly negotiations," Iranian officials denied that formal talks were taking place.