IRGC ballistic missile strike on U.S. forces in Jordan triggers retaliatory coalition strikes in Iraq

The IRGC launched ballistic missiles at U.S. personnel in Jordan, marking a significant escalation that prompted immediate retaliatory strikes by U.S. and Saudi forces against Tehran-backed militias in Iraq. The incident effectively terminates the recent de-escalation period between the two sides, with the potential for further regional kinetic expansion remaining high.