Iran Escalates with Missile Strikes on Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain

Iran fired long-range missiles at Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in a tit-for-tat escalation after US forces carried out strikes linked to the downing of a US helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz; Jordan reported intercepting five missiles aimed at Azraq with no casualties, Bahrain said it intercepted missiles, and Kuwait engaged hostile targets. US Central Command said it conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian air-defence and surveillance sites near the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran warned it would not leave attacks unanswered.