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Iran Launches Missile Attacks on US Base in Jordan, Escalating Regional Tensions
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Iran Launches Missile Attacks on US Base in Jordan, Escalating Regional Tensions

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Iran launched a series of missile attacks targeting a US base in Jordan and other locations in the Persian Gulf, escalating tensions with the United States.
  • The strikes followed an alleged Iranian drone attack on a US Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman, prompting a US response with airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Analysts suggest Iran's new leadership is increasingly willing to engage in direct action, deviating from its traditional proxy strategies.

Middle East tensions flared as Iran launched missile attacks against a US base in Jordan and other sites in the Persian Gulf, marking a significant escalation since a fragile April ceasefire. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for striking the Al-Azraq air base in Jordan and 21 other targets, in what is considered one of the most intense military confrontations between Iran and the US.

The best solution to minimize risks is for them to leave.

โ€” Abbas AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned foreign forces operating near Iran to depart to avoid potential accidents or being caught in crossfire.

The direct confrontation intensified after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman. While a US official suggested a drone was responsible, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the incident was under investigation. Trump's tougher stance followed weeks of downplaying Iranian ceasefire violations, leading to US airstrikes on Iranian air defense systems, ground control stations, and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran retaliated with long-range missiles aimed at the US base in Jordan, as well as attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. A US official described Washington's actions as a "proportionate response" to Iran's "unprovoked aggression," intended as a warning. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned foreign forces operating near Iran to leave to avoid being caught in crossfire.

The US needs to respond to this attack.

โ€” Donald TrumpPresident Donald Trump stated the need for a US response following the alleged downing of an Apache helicopter.

Analysts observe that this recent escalation, including missile attacks on Israel and the strike in Jordan, signals a fundamental shift in Tehran's approach. The current leadership appears more willing to take direct action and accept risks, moving away from its previous reliance on proxy forces, covert operations, and strategic patience.

proportionate response to Iran's unprovoked aggression

โ€” CENTCOMCENTCOM described the US airstrikes as a response to Iran's actions.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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