News · 10 June 2026

Iran attacks Jordan after US strikes back

The Middle East has seen an escalation, with Iran launching wide-ranging counter-attacks after recent US military strikes on its territory. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they fired missiles at a US-hosting airbase in Jordan, also hitting Kuwait and Bahrain. Jordanian forces confirmed they intercepted five missiles, while a US official said most Iranian attacks were stopped.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 June 2026 at 5:49

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