Middle East live: Iran says it targeted US military sites in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Thursday. According to France 24, Tehran said it carried out drone attacks on US military bases and facilities in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, coming after the United States completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran. Jordan confirmed it had been targeted, saying it shot down eight missiles launched by Iran.

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