US military launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on US forces
- American and Saudi fighter aircraft struck logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq on Wednesday, targeting Iran-backed militias in response to a prior Iranian missile barrage against American forces.
- Retaliatory strikes began Wednesday evening following Iran's missile launch at American forces in the Middle East, which U.S. Central Command described as a "powerful response" to the attempted attack.
- The Popular Mobilization Forces reported at least 20 fighters killed and 32 wounded in the overnight strikes, while six Iranian advisers died and Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi indefinitely postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, while Brent crude prices jumped 7.3% amid concerns over regional energy stability.
- Global energy supply chains face potential threats as investors monitor the Middle East, though Saudi officials warned they do not seek escalation despite the military response.
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After Iran's failed missile attack, the U.S. retaliates: dozens of targets of the Revolutionary Guards were attacked, according to US regional commando Centcom.
US launches multiple strikes after Iranian missile attack
United States Central Command (CENTCOM) forces have conducted a 'heavy wave of strikes' against numerous Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran. This action was a direct response to attempted Iranian missile strikes on US forces in West Asia, which were successfully intercepted. The strikes targeted IRGC military command centres, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance, and maritime capabilities, aiming to reduce thr…
The US military carried out new airstrikes on military targets in Iran overnight, the US Central Command said, saying it was a decisive response to Tuesday's attempted Iranian missile attack on US forces in the Middle East. Iranian state media reported explosions at several locations in the south of the country.
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