US launches wave of strikes on Iran in response to Tehran missile attack in Jordan

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The US launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran's missile attacks on American bases in Jordan. This escalation intensified conflict in the Middle East, involving Iran's proxies and undermining prospects for quick negotiations between the parties.

The US military completed a "heavy wave of strikes" against Iran on Thursday in retaliation against Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan, as fighting intensified in the Middle East war after a nearly week-long pause. The reignited hostilities have drawn in the Islamic republic's proxies, and appear to have dashed hopes of a quick return to negotiations between the foes. US President Donald Trump had vowed to hit Iran "hard" after Tehran launched missiles at Jordan, its first regional strike in days. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.