Iran lauches 'direct attack on US infrastructure' in Gulf as tit-for-tat strikes continue
As Iran and the US have traded tit-for-tat strikes in recent days, Tehran escalated the violence on Wednesday by launching “'direct attacks on US infrastructure” in the Gulf.
It remains to be seen whether US President Donald Trump will respond in kind or attempt to continue diplomatic efforts, says FRANCE 24’s Fraser Jackson reporting from Washington.
- US military says 'completed' strikes against Iran
- Jordan says it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran toward al-Azraq
- Iran says Gulf nations have 'responsibility' to halt US, Israeli strikes
US military 'completed' strikes against Iran
The US military said late Tuesday that it had "completed" its retaliatory strikes against Iran over the downing of an attack helicopter.
US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American forces in the Middle East, said on X that it had "completed self-defense strikes against Iran."
"CENTCOM forces struck Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz with precision munitions from US Air Force and Navy fighter jets," the post said.
Iran says Gulf nations have 'responsibility' to halt US, Israeli strikes
Iran's foreign ministry has warned that its neighbours in the Gulf have a "legal and moral responsibility" to prevent American and Israeli strikes, as Tehran and Washington trade attacks.
In a statement, Iran's foreign ministry "reiterated the legal and moral responsibility of all countries in the region (especially those located along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf) to prevent the US military and Israel from using their territory or facilities to plan, organise, execute, or support hostile actions against Iran".
Jordan says it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran towards al-Azraq
Jordanian armed forces said on Wednesday they intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran towards al-Azraq area in Jordan.
The military added that debris from the interception operation fell on Jordanian territory but caused no injuries or material damage.
Earlier on Wednesday, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that they had targeted four sites at the US al-Azraq base in Jordan using long-range missiles.
Air raid siren sounded in Bahrain: interior ministry
An air raid alert was issued in Bahrain, the Gulf country's interior ministry said on Wednesday, after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck a US base in Bahrain.
"The siren has been sounded .Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry said on X.
Welcome to the FRANCE 24 liveblog covering events in the Middle East. Click here to catch up on what happened yesterday.
- Middle East peace deal could be reached in 'two or three days', says Trump
- Israeli military issues evacuation order for Lebanon's Tyre, including Christian quarter
- Residents of Lebanon's Tyre flee after Israel evacuation warning
- Lebanon health ministry says 3 killed in Israeli strike near Tyre
- Iran's FM says foreign forces in proximity to its territory should leave 'to reduce risk'
- Oil inventories are headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Yesterday's key developments:
- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wanted a "very powerful" response to Iran shooting down an American helicopter, as the US military announced retaliatory strikes against the Islamic republic.
- An Israeli strike near Tyre has killed three people in the southern Lebanese city, the health ministry said, taking the death toll up to 11 in the region.
- Hamas militants and police units in Gaza beat, maimed and publicly executed dozens of Palestinians during its war with Israel in acts amounting to war crimes , according to a new United Nations report.
Please find all the latest updates from Monday, June 8 here.
(FRANCE 24 with Reuters, AP and AFP)
