Iran attacks US bases across Middle East as Donald Trump threatens 'much harder' strikes
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TL;DR
- Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US bases in Erbil, Iraq, and Aqaba, Jordan.
- An attack in southern Iran killed four people, including a child, and injured at least 35.
- US Central Command confirmed strikes on Iranian military targets, stating they do not target civilians.
- Jordanian forces intercepted 13 ballistic missiles, destroying 10.
- Bahrain's air defense systems destroyed Iranian drones over its territory.
- The US struck Iranian tankers as part of a new 'tanker for tanker' policy.
- President Trump had previously threatened to hit Iran 'much harder' if it retaliated.
- The Navy carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand for rest and recuperation amidst reports of crew mental health issues.
- The strikes follow the expiration of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and prior White House announcements of economic pressure on Iran.