The United States has resumed air strikes inside Iran after a missile attack on an American base in Jordan, according to reports cited by Axios. The move appears to end a brief pause in US operations and marks a fresh escalation in already high tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Reports indicate the renewed strikes followed what was described as an attempted surprise attack on US assets. American forces reportedly thwarted the missile strike, limiting the impact on the targeted base in Jordan before the US response was launched.
The latest military action is also being linked to joint operations with Saudi Arabia aimed at Iran-backed targets, based on the available description of the developments. While the full scope of the strikes has not been detailed in the trimmed report, the renewed campaign suggests a broader regional dimension to the confrontation.
The return to air operations underscores how quickly the crisis has intensified after a short operational lull. With US forces responding directly and regional partners reportedly involved, the situation points to a more volatile phase in the wider US-Iran conflict.