Iran Fires at Bahrain, Jordan After US Strikes, Officials Say The escalating conflict in the Middle East has reached a boiling point as Iran fired ballistic missiles at neighboring countries Bahrain and Jordan in response to a series of US airstrikes against Iranian military targets.
The tensions between the US and Iran have been simmering for months, following the Trump administration's decision to reimpose economic sanctions on Tehran after withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018.
Understanding the Conflict: What's Behind Iran's Response to US Strikes The conflict has its roots in the 2015 nuclear deal, where Iran agreed to limit its uranium enrichment program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.