The United States launched airstrikes against Iran early Wednesday after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter. Iran retaliated by firing on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
The exchanges threaten to derail negotiations to end the war. - US strikes targeted air defense and radar sites near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
- Iran claimed attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan; Jordan intercepted five missiles. - The helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz involved a collision with an Iranian drone; both aviators were rescued unharmed.
- The conflict has driven oil prices above $91 a barrel and raised global economic concerns. The back-and-forth strikes mark the second time this week the ceasefire has been tested, with both sides showing resilience but also seeking a way to end the conflict.