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US, Saudi Arabia target Tehran-backed militias in Iraq after Iranian strikes on bases

US, Saudi Arabia target Tehran-backed militias in Iraq after Iranian strikes on bases
NEWS SUMMARY
On Wednesday morning, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran targeting US military bases across the Middle East, including at least four towards a base in Jordan, according to US Central Command. This action follows Iranian negotiator Seyed Mohammad Marandi's statement that Iran was 'fully prepared for all out war'.
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What Happened
On Wednesday morning, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran at US military bases across the Middle East in an attempted surprise attack, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). A US official told The Jerusalem Post that at least four ballistic missiles targeted a US military base in Jordan, describing the event as 'a major attack.' Concurrently, Iranian negotiator Seyed Mohammad Marandi posted on X that Iran was 'fully prepared for all out war,' shortly before CENTCOM's confirmation.
Key Actors
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    IRGC(Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps)Launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran at US bases in the Middle East, per CENTCOM.
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    US CENTCOM(US Central Command)Confirmed the IRGC missile launches in a post on X/Twitter, characterizing them as an attempted surprise attack.
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    Unnamed US official(US government official)Stated that at least four missiles targeted a US base in Jordan and called it a 'major attack.'
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    Seyed Mohammad Marandi(Iranian negotiator)Posted on X that Iran was 'fully prepared for all out war' shortly before the attack was confirmed.
Why It Matters
This direct Iranian ballistic missile strike against US forces marks a significant escalation in the long-running shadow war, moving beyond proxy attacks to state-on-military action. It risks triggering a broader military confrontation between Iran and the US, especially given the concurrent rhetoric of 'all out war' and the attack's scale.
Watch For
Monitor for official Iranian state statements beyond Marandi's social media post, detailed damage and casualty reports from the targeted bases, any US military retaliation or diplomatic response, and whether this incident ignites a prolonged exchange or prompts a ceasefire push.
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