Iran War Live: US sounds security alert in Jordan after Iran claims attack on base hosting fighter jets

The US and Iran have escalated military strikes in the Middle East, raising fears of a broader conflict. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted US fighter jets and facilities at the Al-Azraq airbase in Jordan using 12 ballistic missiles, triggering air defense responses and explosions. The US State Department issued an urgent security alert for Jordan, advising citizens to seek overhead cover and shelter due to reports of missiles, drones, or rockets in the airspace. In retaliation, the US military conducted strikes on Iranian cities, including Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm Island, after Iran downed a US Army Apache helicopter off Oman’s coast. Iranian state media reported that the US attacks damaged two water reservoirs in Sirik, cutting off water supplies to around 20,000 homes. Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace as a precaution and intercepted hostile air targets, while explosions were reported at a US military base in Jordan. The escalation has drawn warnings from the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who described the situation as a deepening crisis with far-reaching consequences. Guterres emphasized the risk of further deterioration and urged all parties to pursue diplomatic solutions to prevent full-scale conflict. The attacks follow a pattern of limited strikes, with both sides avoiding direct confrontation but increasing regional tensions. Regional stability remains fragile as Iran and the US exchange military actions, raising concerns about unintended escalation. The US Embassy in Jordan continues to monitor the situation, while civil aviation authorities in Kuwait have diverted flights as a precautionary measure. The conflict has expanded beyond the initial strikes, involving multiple countries and threatening broader instability in the Middle East.