The US military announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, with two killed and another missing in an attack on a base in Jordan. The attack occurred on Friday as the US and partner forces defended against ballistic missile and drone attacks.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns of ‘Unforgettable Lessons’
Iran’s supreme leader warned of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if the US keeps attacking the Islamic Republic. The remarks were read out on state TV and attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei, who also called President Donald Trump’s signature ‘worthless and invalid.’ Iran has said it is suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago, aimed at permanently ending the fighting.
The battle over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified in a conflict increasingly focused on control of the essential waterway. The strikes threaten civilians and infrastructure, including desalination plants for drinking water, while the global economy is on alert. The US has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to halt its shipments of crude oil.
The most significant damage from Iranian strikes occurred in Kuwait, where a water desalination plant and an oil facility were hit. The strikes injured several people and caused a fire at the desalination plant, forcing several power generation units offline.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
