US-Iran war spreads as Jordan and Gulf allies come under attack
The Arab League has warned that the escalating conflict between the US and Iran is plunging the region into further destruction and economic decline. The
The Arab League has warned that the escalating conflict between the US and Iran is plunging the region into further destruction and economic decline. The US military conducted air strikes targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) in response to an attack that killed two American service members in Jordan. Iran has retaliated by targeting US bases across the region, with sirens reported in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. In Jordan, sirens sounded across the kingdom as the military said it intercepted three missiles and that another landed in a remote area. Authorities also reported attacks targeting the Aqaba port area, raising concerns over the security of one of Jordan’s most important commercial gateways.
The US Embassy in Amman had earlier warned of a possible imminent attack, highlighting growing security concerns for a key American ally hosting US forces. Meanwhile, key infrastructure has been affected elsewhere, including attacks on power and water desalination plants in Kuwait. The US also struck Iran's Darkhovin nuclear power plant for the first time since the conflict began, according to Iran's Atomic Energy Organization. Iran claims to have downed two US MQ-9 Reaper drones, with a total of over 150 US drones downed during the war. The IRGC has issued threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz, warning that unauthorized vessels will face accidents and that no oil, gas, or chemicals will pass without Iranian permission.
In Washington, the White House continues its strikes amidst mixed signals from President Trump, who has expressed indifference to Iran tearing up a memorandum of understanding. Domestic pressure is mounting as Republicans in Congress have passed a War Powers Resolution to limit strikes without approval, and the war remains unpopular with the American public. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with Iraqi and Turkish officials meeting in Doha to discuss de-escalation and regional security, though any mediation remains challenging. Additionally, President Trump has called on Republicans to add Iran to a Russian sanctions bill.
To discuss the latest developments, we are joined by Al Jazeera correspondents Resul Serdar in Tehran, Patty Culhane in Washington, DC, and Zein Basravi in Doha. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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