US Launches New Iran Strikes After Two Troops Killed in Jordan Attack

The United States carried out fresh strikes against Iran after confirming that two American service members were killed and a third went missing following an Iranian attack in Jordan. Central Command said the new round of strikes began Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump, aimed at further weakening Iran’s ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and punishing the forces responsible for the Jordan attack.

Death Toll Climbs as Conflict Widens

The two deaths bring the total number of US service members killed since fighting began to 16, with more than 420 wounded so far. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the losses would only strengthen American resolve. Iran’s supreme leader issued a statement warning that the United States would face heavier costs, accusing Washington of showing that its previous commitments carried no real credibility.

Attacks Spread Across the Region

Iran appeared to broaden its response beyond direct conflict with the US, targeting Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies over the weekend. Kuwait reported sustained missile and drone attacks, with damage reported at a military support facility and an oil installation, along with some injuries among responders. Iran also reportedly struck sites in Bahrain and Jordan, including claims of downed aircraft, though these reports could not be independently verified. Saudi Arabia issued shelter-in-place alerts near a military base and a major oil export terminal following what sources described as the first Iranian missile attack on the kingdom in several months.

Strait of Hormuz Remains Central Flashpoint

Both nations continue targeting shipping activity in the region, with the US maintaining a naval blockade and Iran asserting it is enforcing its own navigation rules. Iranian officials have accused the US of trying to seize control of the strait, which handles roughly a fifth of global oil supply. Iran’s health ministry reported that strikes over the past three weeks have killed 50 people and wounded more than 500 within the country.

International Concern Grows

The European Union and Gulf nations jointly called on Iran to halt all attacks and interference with maritime traffic, urging that the strait remain open without restrictions. The US State Department also issued a global travel advisory for Americans, warning of possible flight disruptions and airspace closures tied to the escalating situation.