Iran attacks US base in Jordan and ships near Strait of Hormuz

The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated significantly, with Iran launching attacks on a US base in Jordan and vessels near the Strait of Hormuz following the sinking of tankers. This follows recent US airstrikes in Iran and claims of a seized US underwater drone.

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8d agoIran launches attacks on a US base in Jordan and ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
9d agoIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it has seized a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
10d agoQatar warns of an 'industrial catastrophe' and oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes intensify in the Strait of Hormuz.
11d agoIran warns of a faster and heavier response to US attacks and plans a new Hormuz shipping route.

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Sep 9 · 6:00 PM
Iran launches attacks on a US base in Jordan and ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Sep 8 · 8:30 PM
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it has seized a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sep 8 · 1:01 AM
Qatar warns of an 'industrial catastrophe' and oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes intensify in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sep 7 · 5:51 AM
Iran warns of a faster and heavier response to US attacks and plans a new Hormuz shipping route.
Sep 6 · 7:10 AM
The United States and Iran have exchanged retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict in the region escalates.
Sep 5 · 9:44 AM
The United States has reportedly intensified its attacks in Iran, with a recent strike occurring close to a key asset.

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What specific military or strategic assets inside Iran are being targeted in the latest CENTCOM strikes?

Update & correction history

Sep 9 · 6:00 PM
Iran launches attacks on a US base in Jordan and ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Sep 8 · 8:30 PM
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it has seized a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sep 8 · 1:01 AM
Qatar warns of an 'industrial catastrophe' and oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes intensify in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sep 7 · 5:51 AM
Iran warns of a faster and heavier response to US attacks and plans a new Hormuz shipping route.
Sep 6 · 7:10 AM
The United States and Iran have exchanged retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict in the region escalates.
Sep 5 · 9:44 AM
The United States has reportedly intensified its attacks in Iran, with a recent strike occurring close to a key asset.
Sep 5 · 6:40 AM
Trump downplays the Iran conflict as 'small potatoes' as the US reportedly polygraphs Joint Staff members over classified leaks.
Sep 3 · 11:10 PM
US Vice President JD Vance states the conflict with Iran is 'not a war' and declines to provide a timeline for when it will end.
Sep 3 · 4:50 AM
The death toll from US strikes inside Iran has risen to 18 as President Trump warns the US is ready to strike again 'at any time'.
Sep 2 · 12:04 PM
Iran accused the United States of a war crime after a missile blast killed five people at a wedding.
Sep 2 · 10:49 AM
The United States has resumed military strikes targeting locations inside Iran.
Sep 2 · 10:31 AM
The United States launched a new wave of air strikes inside Iran targeting locations near the Strait of Hormuz.
Sep 2 · 10:27 AM
The United States and Iran resumed exchanging military strikes, ending a month-long lull in fighting.
Sep 2 · 10:10 AM
Donald Trump threatened more strikes as US-Iran firefights resumed.
Sep 2 · 9:10 AM
Reports emerge that a US air strike in Iran killed a child at a wedding ceremony.
Sep 1 · 6:58 PM
The United States launched a new wave of air strikes targeting locations inside Iran.
Sep 1 · 6:50 PM
The diplomatic mediation efforts by Qatar, Oman, and Pakistan collapsed, preceded by direct military exchanges between the US and Iran.
Sep 1 · 6:50 PM
Evidence update
CENTCOM confirms the US military has launched a new wave of air strikes against targets inside Iran.
Sep 1 · 5:54 AM
The United States struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in its first military action against Iran in weeks.
Aug 31 · 5:11 PM
Donald Trump stated the US will hit Iran hard as the military conflict reignites, while Iran's supreme leader called for Muslim unity against the US and Israel.
Aug 31 · 5:05 PM
The United States and Iran have exchanged direct military strikes in a major escalation.
Aug 31 · 4:10 PM
US and Iran trade direct military strikes for the first time in weeks as Iran reports two killed in Gulf strikes.
Aug 31 · 8:51 AM
Iran claims it attacked bases in Jordan and the UAE following a US strike, as President Trump says Kharg Island is being 'blown to smithereens'.
Aug 27 · 2:20 PM
Officials from Qatar, Oman, and Pakistan visit Tehran as regional diplomatic efforts intensify.
Aug 27 · 4:40 AM
Qatar's Prime Minister is set to visit Tehran in an attempt to revive diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran.
Aug 26 · 8:10 PM
Iran has emphasized domestic self-sufficiency as its primary strategy to withstand the US economic sanctions.
Aug 26 · 8:10 PM
Iran emphasizes domestic self-sufficiency to counter U.S. economic pressure as 'Operation Economic Outcast' sanctions go into effect.
Aug 26 · 3:40 PM
President Trump says he is in no hurry for Iran to return to talks after the collapse of diplomatic efforts.
Aug 26 · 10:40 AM
Donald Trump announced that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz.
Aug 26 · 6:50 AM
No agreement is active, as negotiations broke down and the US proceeded with sanctions.
Aug 26 · 6:50 AM
No diplomatic agreement was reached between the US and Iran as negotiations dissolved.
Aug 26 · 6:50 AM
The US formally implements sweeping sanctions under 'Operation Economic Outcast' as China condemns the move.
Aug 25 · 10:30 PM
BBC News reports China has officially condemned the new US sanctions on Iran as illegal.
Aug 25 · 3:10 PM
China has condemned the US sanctions as illegal and announced it will safeguard its own interests and trade relationships.
Aug 25 · 3:10 PM
US officially implements sweeping sanctions targeting 60 entities, drawing strong condemnation from China.
Aug 24 · 10:20 PM
The United States has officially finalized and unveiled the sweeping sanctions under the name 'Operation Economic Outcast'.
Aug 24 · 10:20 PM
The US officially unveils sweeping 'Operation Economic Outcast' sanctions against Iran.
Aug 24 · 1:10 PM
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to unveil the 'Economic D-Day' sanctions against Iran at dawn.
Aug 24 · 7:10 AM
The US prepares to unveil 'economic D-Day' sanctions as Iran mocks the impending measures.
Aug 24 · 12:49 AM
Donald Trump stated that he does not think about Americans' financial situation in negotiations with Iran.
Aug 24 · 12:40 AM
The United States has moved forward with enacting new sanctions against Iran.
Aug 24 · 12:40 AM
The United States moves forward with new sanctions against Iran.
Aug 23 · 12:40 PM
Reports emerge that a figure named Carney has walked away from the proposed deal.
Aug 23 · 7:00 AM
Recent reports highlight US options for unprecedented sanctions as Iran warns neighbors against assisting in an economic war.
Aug 23 · 2:30 AM
Reports of a diplomatic agreement are cast into doubt as the US considers major new sanctions against Iran.

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