US launches more strikes on Iran after service member killed, Iran fires missiles toward Jordan

The United States military has intensified its campaign against Iran with a new wave of airstrikes, aiming to degrade the Revolutionary Guard's capabilities. These actions come after a U.S. service member died in Iraq during the controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. The U.S. stated these strikes are retaliation for a previous attack in Jordan that killed troops and left one service member missing.

Iran has responded by firing missiles toward Jordan, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict that could involve neighboring Israel. Shipping traffic in the vital Strait of Hormuz has been significantly disrupted, with both sides targeting infrastructure. The U.S. military's Central Command confirmed the ongoing strikes, emphasizing their role in degrading Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels.

Amidst the escalating tensions, a ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, though the cause remains unclear. Iran has been targeting vessels using a route near Oman, asserting its control over the crucial waterway. In response to U.S. attacks, Tehran has targeted U.S.-allied countries, prompting air defense activations in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain issued a warning about potential Iranian targets in the capital, Manama.

Iran's atomic energy agency reported that U.S. strikes hit the construction site of a planned nuclear power plant in the southwest. Footage released by the U.S. military appeared to show fighter jet and cruise missile strikes targeting sites in mountainous regions, where the Guard reportedly maintains missile bases and military equipment.

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The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz.