AustriaIranian forces reportedly launched several missiles targeting U.S. military positions in the Middle East during the night into Wednesday, according to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom). The attacks were described as an 'unexpected strike' but were successfully intercepted by U.S. defenses, including in Jordan where five missiles were reportedly intercepted. This marks the first time since the temporary halt of U.S. strikes against Iranian targets that Iran has initiated an attack without prior U.S. or Israeli action. The incident occurred shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he met privately with U.S. President Donald Trump. Analysts suggest the timing could signal a strategic move related to the diplomatic discussions between the two leaders. In response, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes in eastern Iraq targeting groups linked to Iran, allegedly in retaliation for over 30 drone attacks ordered by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in the past three days. These strikes targeted facilities associated with the pro-Iran militia group al-Haschd al-Shaabi, resulting in casualties.
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