- Trump signals military action against Iran, addressing issues in Tehran and referencing requests from Pakistan.
- Iran launched strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and prompting Trump to order military action.
- US and Iran engaged in major strikes across the Gulf region, including Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, driving up oil prices.
- Iranian strikes reported in Iraq, while U.S. strikes destroyed maritime control towers, and Jordan staved off Iranian missiles targeting allies in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted U.S. interests in Jordan.
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Updated Jul 19
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What happened
Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted U.S. interests in Jordan.
Who's involved
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Iranian strikes reported in Iraq, while U.S. strikes destroyed maritime control towers, and Jordan staved off Iranian missiles targeting allies in Kuwait and Bahrain.Also in this story
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Drone strikes hit gas vessels at Damietta port, Egypt, while Iran launched military strikes targeting US assets in Jordan and militias in Iraq.
- Iran launched missiles at Jordan, triggering regional military escalation involving Hezbollah, US/Saudi strikes in Iraq, and global oil market fears.
- Iranian missiles and drones targeted US bases in Iraq and Kuwait.
- Drones launched from Iraqi territory targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province and Riyadh.
- Iraq is navigating complex geopolitical pressures, balancing relations with Iran while factoring in the influence of past US drone strikes and the impending withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.