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US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Two U.S. military personnel were killed and another went missing in Jordan following an Iranian attack, as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate after the collapse of a ceasefire deal last week.
- Iran targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, with missile and drone strikes on military bases and infrastructure, causing casualties and significant damage.
- Iran's supreme leader condemned the U.S. for escalating the conflict, criticizing the interim deal's collapse and warning of severe consequences for Washington.
- The conflict has disrupted global energy supplies and raised fears of inflation, with both sides contesting control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route.
- The European Union and Gulf states urged Iran to stop attacks on maritime navigation and keep the Strait of Hormuz open, amid rising oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions.
