The US military said it carried out dozens of strikes against targets associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, marking a major retaliatory move after attacks on American troops in Jordan. US officials described the operation as a direct response to Iranian actions against US forces.
According to the military's account, the latest wave of strikes focused on sites linked to the IRGC, one of Iran's most influential security organizations. The announcement followed public vows from President Donald Trump that the United States would answer the Jordan attack with force.
The development adds to already high tensions between Washington and Tehran, with the US seeking to show that attacks on its personnel will draw a military response. By emphasizing the IRGC connection, the Pentagon signaled that it views the targets as tied to the network it blames for the assault on American troops.
The strikes are likely to intensify scrutiny of the wider regional confrontation, especially as the US balances deterrence with the risk of a broader conflict. For now, the military is presenting the operation as a targeted retaliation tied specifically to the attack in Jordan and to Iran-linked forces.
