Iran claims self-defense strikes on US bases, vessels after tanker attacks

Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that its forces struck US military bases in Jordan and American vessels in response to attacks on Iranian oil tankers, framing the action as self-defense. The claim escalates direct Iran-US military confrontation, though details of the strikes and any US confirmation remain unverified. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with potential implications for regional stability and energy markets.