US strikes Iranian targets after soldiers killed in Jordan
Iranian coastal surveillance facilities and missile and drone storage sites were among targets hit
Assessment
The US military has directly struck Iranian assets in response to a deadly attack on American soldiers in Jordan. This marks a significant escalation, as Washington is now targeting Iranian infrastructure rather than just proxy groups. The choice of coastal surveillance and storage sites suggests an effort to degrade Iran's ability to monitor and supply regional operations. The key question is whether Tehran will retaliate directly or through its network of militias.