The United States and Iran have moved closer to all-out war as an interim peace deal has collapsed. Two American service members were killed and a third remains missing following an Iranian missile and drone attack on a US base in Jordan on Friday. Additionally, a US service member was killed in northern Iraq during the controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone. These deaths mark the first from hostile fire since a truce in early April and follow a week of the heaviest fighting since the conflict began in February.
In response, the US military launched a series of airstrikes at the direction of President Donald Trump, marking an eighth consecutive night of attacks. Targeting the Revolutionary Guard, coastal surveillance, and air defense facilities in areas including Sirik and Hajiabad, the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and restrict oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command also continues to enforce a naval blockade as fighting shifts further into Iran's interior.
Iran has retaliated by targeting US allies and military sites across the region. Attacks struck the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, as well as water and electricity plants, leading Kuwait to suspend airport flights. Bahrain also reported intercepting Iranian projectiles. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Majotaba Khamenei vowed to teach the US unforgettable lessons, while a senior military advisor warned that Iran would no longer limit itself to retaliatory responses if US strikes continued.
The escalating conflict has significantly impacted regional infrastructure and the global economy, pushing oil prices higher and stalling shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan has summoned Iran's top envoy to protest the attacks on its territory. Since the war began, 16 US service members have been killed and over 430 wounded. Tehran has officially suspended its commitments under the interim deal, signaling that the path to a long-term peace remains unclear.