Israel threatens ‘full force’ response if Iran fires missiles towards it

What Happened

On Sunday, Iranian forces launched ballistic missile salvos targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, including a power and water distillation plant in Kuwait. This escalation follows the deaths of two US soldiers in an Iranian strike on a Jordanian airbase on Friday, which prompted the US Central Command to conduct an eighth day of strikes against Iranian coastal surveillance, air defense, and missile storage facilities. Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel would respond with 'full force' if Iranian missiles strike Israeli territory, while US President Donald Trump announced a policy of maximum pressure, including potential new sanctions.

Key Actors

Why It Matters

The collapse of the US-brokered ceasefire and the expansion of strikes to civilian infrastructure, such as desalination plants in Kuwait and potential nuclear-related sites in Darkhovin, significantly increases the risk of a broader regional war. The targeting of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy security, while the direct military exchanges between the US, Iran, and regional allies represent a major departure from the relative restraint observed since April.

Watch For

Monitor the potential deployment of additional US refueling aircraft to Israel and any further legislative action in the US Congress regarding expanded sanctions on Iran. Additionally, observe the status of the missing US soldier reported by Central Command and any further IAEA statements regarding the safety of nuclear-related sites in Iran.