Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for missile strikes on U.S. military targets in Jordan
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West Asia LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile attacks on U.S. military targets in Jordan, marking the first direct U.S. strike on Iran in a month. Jordan's army intercepted eight missiles, preventing casualties. This escalation in West Asia tensions involves key U.S. allies and Iran-backed groups, impacting global oil prices and regional stability. For exams, it highlights evolving Iran-U.S. dynamics, missile defence systems, and strategic geography of West Asia.
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Jordan's armed forces intercepted eight incoming missiles using air defence systems
First direct U.S. military strike on Iran in a month preceded the Iranian retaliation
Attacks targeted U.S. positions in Jordan, a key Washington ally in West Asia
Escalation follows months of Iran-backed militia attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria since October 2023
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