Iran strikes US military installations in Jordan, Bahrain

Iran has launched attacks on US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain, escalating tensions in the Middle East and drawing fresh global concern over the widening conflict.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that they targeted American positions in Bahrain and fired long-range missiles at US bases in Jordan, accusing neighbouring Gulf states of allowing their territories to be used for strikes against Iran.

In Bahrain, loud explosions were reported in the capital, Manama, as air defences intercepted what officials described as “a number of Iranian aerial attacks.” Jordan’s military said it shot down five missiles and confirmed there were no casualties or damage.

Kuwait also said its air defences were responding to “hostile aerial targets,” as the region braced for further escalation.

Iran warned Gulf countries that they had a “responsibility” to stop the United States and Israel from using their territory for military action against Tehran.

The strikes followed recent US attacks on Iran, which Washington said were in response to the downing of an American military helicopter. The exchange has now put a fragile ceasefire under severe strain.

The US military confirmed it had carried out strikes on Iranian air defence systems, radar sites, and command centres near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, in turn, vowed that its forces would not leave any attack unanswered.

The renewed violence has raised fears of a wider regional war, especially as diplomatic efforts to reach a lasting peace deal appear to be slowing down despite earlier claims by US President Donald Trump that negotiations were in their final stages.

International reactions have called for restraint, with Russia and China urging both sides to avoid further escalation.

The conflict has also affected other parts of the region, including Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes continue despite a nominal truce with Hezbollah. Several people were killed in strikes in the southern city of Tyre.

The latest developments have increased uncertainty in global energy markets, with concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies.

As tensions continue to rise, fears remain that the conflict could spread further across the Middle East if no diplomatic breakthrough is reached.