Amman: Iran announced that it launched ballistic missiles targeting a US military base in Jordan early on Wednesday. This action was in response to recent US military strikes on Iranian oil tankers located in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, which resulted in the destruction of five Iranian tankers.

According to France24.com, the US confirmed the destruction of the Iranian tankers, which prompted Iran's retaliatory missile attack. The escalation highlights increasing tensions between the two nations, with global implications for security and stability in the region. The developments have prompted reactions from international leaders, urging both nations to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation.