US Strikes Iran's Coastal Defenses After Jordan Attack Kills Two Troops
US Central Command says it struck Iran's coastal surveillance and air-defense facilities, a day after an Iranian strike on Jordan killed two American service members. The exchange marks a further escalation in the days-long confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
US Central Command said it struck Iranian coastal surveillance and air-defense facilities, describing the targets as installations Iran uses to monitor regional maritime traffic and coordinate air defense. Officials said the operation was limited to those specific sites.
The strikes came a day after an Iranian attack on Jordan killed two American service members stationed at a base in the region. The Pentagon said the deaths were directly linked to Iranian forces, prompting the retaliatory action.
The exchange is the latest in a days-long series of strikes between Washington and Tehran. Allied governments in the region have tightened airspace precautions, while energy markets continue to track the standoff for signs of a broader supply disruption.
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