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The ongoing conflict between America and Iran has reached the most dangerous and extreme level ever. Washington has opened a direct front against Iran after confirming the death of another American soldier in a deadly attack on a US military base in Jordan. On the morning of Monday, July 20, the US Army’s Central Command (CENTCOM) bombed several strategic targets in Iran with Tomahawk cruise missiles and fighter planes. At least 50 people have died in this horrific American attack, while more than 517 people are said to be seriously injured.
Iran shaken by American airstrike: Nuclear base and IRGC military base destroyed
According to the footage released by the US Army, this attack was carried out under a very precise strategy from both sea and air sides. The Central Command issued a statement saying that the main goal of the attack was to completely destroy Iran’s coastal surveillance centers, air defense systems, missile and drone storage complexes and the bases of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran has alleged that America has also targeted one of its nuclear installations under construction, after which Tehran has directly threatened America of facing very serious consequences.
Strategic waterway Hormuz stalled again: Big threat of global energy crisis looms
The interim peace deal signed between the two countries last month has now become completely ineffective and both sides have refused to accept the agreements. Following the attack and arson on two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, movement through this important sea route has been completely stopped. Iran claimed that the US pushed the ships onto a minefield. The closure of the world’s main oil supply route has once again deepened the threat of a huge energy crisis on the global economy.
Red alert in Gulf countries: Air defense systems active in Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel
Gulf countries have also come in the grip of this direct war between America and Iran. Iran is firing missiles and drones at American allies in the Gulf. An important power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait has been targeted, after which Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan have fully activated their air defense systems. On the other hand, Israel has also issued a warning that Iranian missiles fired from the direction of Jordan can affect its territory as well.
17 American soldiers have died in the war so far, the war is likely to be more severe
According to the latest data from the US Defense Ministry, after the recent attack in Jordan, a total of 17 American soldiers have lost their lives in this conflict, while more than 430 soldiers have been injured. The US Army says that this major military action has been taken to avenge its soldiers killed in Jordan and to weaken Iran’s aggressive hold on the Strait of Hormuz. Due to this rapidly changing development in the Gulf region, diplomatic tension has reached the highest level globally.