Iran Also Attacks US Military Facilities in Jordan

Tensions in the West Asia region have peaked once again after Iranian armed forces were reported to have launched an attack on United States (US) military positions in Jordan. This report first emerged from Russian media, RIA Novosti, which cited a statement from a US official to Fox News on Monday (31/8).

Based on the report, the attack launched by Iran has so far not caused significant damage. The news channel revealed that almost all of the missiles fired were successfully intercepted by air defence systems before reaching their primary targets.

In addition to the attack in Jordan, Press TV reported that Tehran has released a series of missile strikes targeting US military bases across West Asia. The attacks were also reported to have targeted American ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

On the other hand, the United States is reported to have taken proactive steps. Axios journalist, citing an unnamed US official, reported that the US military has launched a counterattack strongly suspected of targeting Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island.

The current conflict is a continuation of long-standing tensions that had briefly subsided in mid-June. At that time, Tehran and Washington had actually signed a memorandum of understanding on the cessation of hostilities to reduce escalation in the region.

However, the agreement proved fragile. Not long after the signing, both parties became involved once again in mutual attacks. As of the time this report was filed, the armed conflict still shows no signs of a diplomatic resolution, while military bases in the region remain on high alert.