Iranian forces weighed strikes on US assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, while also attacking a US base in Jordan and denying a meeting in Erbil.
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Updated Aug 19
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Iranian forces weighed strikes on US assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, while also attacking a US base in Jordan and denying a meeting in Erbil.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iran has been examining options for striking Bezmer Air Base.Sub-event
Iran escalated tensions by threatening strikes in Europe and attacking a US base in Jordan.1 source
Iranian missiles struck strategic bases in Bulgaria, Greece, and Cyprus.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bulgaria
country in Southeast Europe
- Bulgaria is seeking a loan agreement with the European Commission, with its parliament approving the necessary borrowing ceiling increases and authorizing government borrowing.
- Bulgaria's Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov announced a new reform model aimed at boosting the country's tourism competitiveness.
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Cyprus
country in the Mediterranean Sea
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
- Jordan
Related events
- Iranian strikes targeted U.S. facilities in Jordan and facilities linked to Hezbollah.
- US conducted military strikes on Iranian territory, while Iran launched retaliatory attacks against Jordan, prompting calls for international investigation.
- Iran escalates tensions with threats against Bulgaria and Cyprus, amid missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and Pezeshkian's UN criticism.
- US strikes in Cyprus against Iran, coupled with political commentary involving Trump, Starmer, and UK energy ties with Norway.
- Iranian missiles target US forces in Jordan, with IRGC claiming responsibility for the strikes.