These strikes – the tenth night of attacks in a row – were carried out after US President Donald Trump promised to punish Iran for the deaths of US soldiers, stating that it would pay.
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Earlier he said that last night Iran was hit with a “very strong” strike “in honor” of three recently killed US soldiers – two in Jordan and one in Iraq. Iranian military and communication targets were attacked.
Iran stated that it targeted sites in Bahrain, Jordan, and Syria, and President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran is now waging a “full-scale war” with the US.
Tehran indicated that both sides are still exchanging diplomatic messages through intermediaries, despite failed ceasefires.
The Jordanian military reported late Monday that it had shot down three Iranian missiles.
Earlier the same day, the Kuwaiti armed forces reported intercepting Iranian drones.
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Bahrain said that drones launched by Iran targeted the country’s air navigation systems.
About the strikes carried out by the US the previous night, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that several cities were attacked.
Iranian state media reported that two oil tankers exploded while trying to cross the strait.
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