The United States says it has begun military strikes on Iran after what officials described as an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. According to the US military, the operation is a direct response to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.
US Central Command, also known as Centcom, said on X that the action was intended as a “powerful response.” The announcement signals a sharp escalation in tensions, with Washington linking the strikes to recent threats against American troops in the region.
Based on the limited details released so far, the US is presenting the strikes as retaliatory action rather than a broader campaign. The focus of the official statement is on protecting US personnel and responding to attacks on American positions.
The development is likely to draw close international attention because it raises the risk of a wider confrontation in the Middle East. More information is expected as the Pentagon and US commanders provide further updates on the scale of the strikes and Iran’s response.
