Iran Hits US Bases in Jordan and Kuwait After US Strikes

Iran reported that it struck U.S. military bases in Jordan and Kuwait on the twelfth night of a series of U.S. airstrikes in the region, claiming that several U.S. military assets were destroyed. The attacks come amid a broader escalation in the Middle East, with the U.S. conducting retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets following earlier Iranian drone and missile attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. Iranian officials said the strikes were a response to the U.S. campaign and aimed to deter further U.S. military activity in the area.

The conflict has also widened to the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles that struck two Saudi oil tankers, according to reports. The Houthi attacks, which are part of the broader Saudi‑Iran proxy war, have intensified concerns about maritime security in the region. France 24 correspondent Kethevane Gorjestani provided additional context on the evolving situation, noting that the series of incidents reflects a growing pattern of cross‑border hostilities involving U.S., Iranian, and Houthi forces. The latest developments underscore the heightened tensions and the potential for further escalation in the region.