US strikes Iran after soldiers killed in Jordan attack

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran, escalating a conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies and heightened fears of inflation. The strikes, ordered by President Donald Trump, targeted Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and punished forces involved in a recent attack that killed two U.S. soldiers in Jordan.

CENTCOM stated the strikes began Saturday evening, aiming to degrade Iran's capabilities and retaliate for the attack that also left a third U.S. soldier missing. The Iranian news agency Mehr reported strikes near Sirik in southern Iran, with no immediate reports of casualties or infrastructure damage. This exchange follows the collapse of a temporary ceasefire agreement, increasing the possibility of open warfare.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei denounced repeated U.S. violations of the interim deal, calling Trump's signature "worthless and devoid of credibility." He warned that Iran and its "resistance front" had prepared "unforgettable lessons" for the U.S. if it escalated the conflict further. The conflict, which began in late February, has already caused significant disruptions to energy supplies and intensified the struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz.