Iran fires ballistic missiles at US base in Jordan, citing retaliation for tanker strikes

Iran announced that it launched ballistic missiles at a United States military installation in Jordan early Wednesday, describing the strike as a direct response to recent American attacks on Iranian oil tankers. The Iranian statement linked the missile launch to U.S. operations that targeted five Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, an offshore facility off Iran’s coast, which Tehran said resulted in the destruction of the vessels.

U.S. officials confirmed that the tankers were hit but did not provide casualty figures, and they have not yet disclosed any damage to the Jordanian base. The exchange marks a heightened escalation between Tehran and Washington, underscoring the volatile security environment in the region and raising concerns about further retaliatory actions.