The United States has conducted military strikes in southern Iran in response to an attack on a US airbase in Jordan. The Jordan base was targeted by an attempted ballistic missile attack linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). US officials state the strikes are a direct retaliation for the Iran-linked assault. Iranian state media are reporting explosions in the southern part of the country. This escalation marks a significant direct military exchange between the US and Iran. The attacks represent a firm response to recent aggression and a signal of resolve from Washington. Further details regarding the scope and targets of the US strikes are emerging.