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US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after troops killed

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iran following the deaths of two American troops in Jordan, marking the first U.S. military fatalities since renewed hostilities.
  • Iran announced its own retaliatory strikes, targeting two U.S. bases in Kuwait in response to what it described as escalating attacks.
  • The conflict, sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, has led to significant casualties and threatens global oil supplies.

The United States has launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iran after two American service members were killed in Jordan, marking the first U.S. military deaths since hostilities with the Islamic Republic intensified. The U.S. Central Command stated the strikes were intended to "swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces" responsible for the attacks.

The attacks aimed to 'swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night'.

— US Central CommandExplaining the objective of the U.S. retaliatory airstrikes.

In response, Iran announced its own retaliatory actions, claiming to have targeted two U.S. bases in Kuwait with drones. These strikes reportedly hit an ammunition depot at Camp Udairi and radar systems at Ali Al Salem Air Base. Iran also claimed to have launched strikes in Jordan, where the two U.S. service members were killed on Friday while defending against Iranian missile and drone attacks. Another service member remains missing.

These fatalities bring the confirmed U.S. military death toll to 16 since the conflict began on February 28. The U.S. military confirmed it carried out an eighth consecutive night of strikes, targeting units involved in the Jordan attack. Iranian news agencies reported U.S. strikes on Sirik, a port on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei... vowed to teach the Americans an 'unforgettable lesson'.

— Mojtaba KhameneiIssuing a warning to the United States following the U.S. airstrikes.

Iranian leaders issued strong warnings, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowing to teach the Americans an "unforgettable lesson." Senior military adviser Major General Mohsen Rezaei warned of resuming "full-scale offensive operations" if U.S. strikes persist, and central military commander Ali Abdollahi promised a "decisive and devastating response" to further U.S. aggression.

Tehran would resume 'full-scale offensive operations' if US strikes continued in the coming days.

— Major General Mohsen RezaeiWarning of further escalation if U.S. strikes persist.

The renewed violence originated from Iranian attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which Iran subsequently closed. Control over this vital waterway, crucial for global oil supply, has become a key point of leverage in negotiations. The U.S. reimposed a blockade on Iran's ports earlier in the week. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Iran's health ministry reporting 50 deaths and over 500 injuries since the fighting escalated.

further US aggression would face a 'decisive and devastating response'.

— Ali AbdollahiResponding to the U.S. military actions.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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