Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US bases in Middle East

Key Points:

• Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes overnight targeting US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain following US strikes on IRGC targets in Iran.
• Jordanian air defenses intercepted 10 of 13 Iranian ballistic missiles with the remaining impacts occurring in remote areas; no US casualties were reported from the attacks on US bases.
• Kuwait's air defenses engaged hostile drones amid sirens, while Bahrain declared a potential threat alert as explosions were heard near US-linked sites; Iran claimed destruction of drones and personnel at US bases, though US reports contradict casualty claims.
• Iranian military officials warned of escalating attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, describing the strikes as a crushing response to US actions, while US President Trump confirmed the strikes were retaliatory and threatened devastating further attacks if Iran responds.
• An El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Bangkok was forced to turn around mid-air due to the conflict, highlighting regional disruptions caused by the escalating tensions.