Iran launched missile and drone attacks against a US base in Jordan and multiple targets across the Gulf after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, according to Iranian state media.
Tehran claimed the operation was a response to US strikes on Iranian air defence systems, radar installations and command facilities.
President Trump told ABC News that the US response was intended to be "very strong" after what he said was the downing of an American Apache helicopter. US officials said nearly 20 Iranian targets were struck during operations lasting several hours.
Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain reported activating air defences, with Jordan saying five Iranian missiles were intercepted.
The escalation has raised fresh concerns about peace negotiations and pushed oil prices higher amid renewed instability around the Strait of Hormuz.
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