Iran launches attacks on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain

Iran launched missile attacks on United States military installations in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, escalating tensions in the Middle East and placing fresh strain on a fragile ceasefire that has held uneasily since April.
The strikes followed recent US military operations against Iranian targets after Washington accused Tehran of downing an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange marks one of the most significant confrontations since both sides agreed to halt hostilities earlier this year.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted American positions in Bahrain and fired long-range missiles at US military assets in Jordan. However, autho...