The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified once again, with Tehran claiming to have carried out a major attack on a US military base in Jordan using ballistic missiles and drones. According to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the strike destroyed multiple US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets stationed at the base, while several other military aircraft sustained "severe damage." The claims, however, have not been confirmed by the United States, and independent verification remains unavailable.
Iran said the operation was conducted in retaliation for overnight US airstrikes that allegedly destroyed a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz, located in Iran's Khuzestan province. Tehran condemned the attack as a violation of international humanitarian norms and accused Washington of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure. The US military has not commented on the allegation regarding the hospital strike.
In a strongly worded statement, the IRGC also appealed to the people of Jordan to target what it described as "the interests of the aggressive and anti-Islamic Americans" within their country. The statement reflects Tehran's broader strategy of encouraging resistance against the American military presence across the Middle East amid the escalating conflict.
Since the current phase of hostilities began on February 28, Iran has repeatedly targeted US military installations across the region. American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar have reportedly come under missile and drone attacks, with authorities in all three Gulf nations acknowledging aerial threats linked to Iran. Tehran has also claimed responsibility for strikes on a US base in Syria, although neither Washington nor the Syrian government has officially confirmed those attacks.
The United States, meanwhile, says its military operations are focused on weakening Iran's offensive capabilities rather than expanding the conflict. Washington has continued to target Iranian drone production facilities, missile launch sites and military infrastructure in an effort to curb Tehran's ability to conduct further attacks.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reiterated its position in a statement posted on X, saying American forces remain prepared to respond to any threat. "At the Commander in Chief's direction, CENTCOM is further degrading Iranian military capabilities and holding Iran accountable for recent attacks on commercial shipping," the command said. It added that more than 50,000 US service members are currently deployed across the Middle East and remain "vigilant, lethal, and ready."
The humanitarian impact inside Iran continues to grow as the conflict expands. Iranian media reported that recent US strikes have killed at least 38 people and injured more than 400 others. Authorities have also urged citizens to conserve electricity after claiming that American attacks damaged several power stations. Residents have been advised to switch off air conditioners during peak demand hours to reduce pressure on the national electricity grid.
The sharp escalation has also been accompanied by increasingly aggressive rhetoric. Iranian officials warned that US President Donald Trump "will not be safe anywhere," renewing earlier threats that included publishing a list of individuals allegedly considered potential targets by Tehran.
The renewed violence comes barely a week after the United States and Iran announced a peace agreement that had raised hopes of reducing tensions following months of confrontation. However, the continuing exchange of missile strikes, drone attacks and military operations suggests that the agreement has effectively collapsed, with both sides returning to direct confrontation instead of diplomacy.
As military activity spreads across multiple countries in the region, concerns are mounting that the conflict could draw in additional regional powers, threaten international shipping routes and further destabilise an already volatile Middle East. With both Tehran and Washington showing little indication of backing down, prospects for reviving the recently signed peace deal appear increasingly uncertain.
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