The United States conducted a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian forces after two U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan. The strikes, which occurred over eight consecutive nights, were aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities, including facilities related to coastal surveillance, air defense, and missile storage. U.S. Central Command reported that the strikes concluded at 11:30 p.m. ET and included attacks on construction equipment and a radar facility.
The attacks were a response to a previous incident on July 17, when Iranian forces launched attacks that resulted in the deaths of the two U.S. servicemen. The Iranian government claimed that the U.S. strikes also hit a construction site for a nuclear power plant in Khuzestan province. Iranian officials condemned the U.S. actions as violations of international law.
In anticipation of potential Iranian retaliation, the U.S. Embassy in Jordan advised citizens to avoid the airport and seaport in Aqaba due to credible threats. Israel's military reported detecting a missile launch towards Aqaba, warning residents of possible debris impact. Regional allies, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, activated their air defenses in response to the heightened tensions.