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Middle EastPublished: 30 July 2026 at 08:49

US resumes strikes on Iran after attacks on base in Jordan and tankers

The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Thursday night, ending a nearly week-long pause. The strikes were in response to Iran's Tuesday attacks on a US military base in Jordan and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The United States military conducted fresh strikes against targets in Iran on Thursday night, breaking a lull that had lasted nearly a week. The operation was a direct response to attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday, which targeted a US military base in Jordan and several oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to available information, the strikes were intended to demonstrate US resolve in defending its forces and interests in the region. Iran's Tuesday attacks on the US base in Jordan caused international concern, while the shelling of tankers in the Strait of Hormuz threatened the security of oil supplies. No detailed information has yet been released regarding the scale of the strikes or possible casualties.

This marks the first time since last week that the US has conducted military operations against Iran. The previous wave of strikes had ended nearly a week ago, and now, in response to fresh challenges from Tehran, Washington has resumed active measures. The situation in the Middle East remains tense, and relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate.

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