U.S. Hits Iranian Gas Infrastructure and Logistics as Regional Conflict Spreads to Jordan
Jordanian forces intercept missiles as U.S. air strikes target Iran’s South Pars gas infrastructure and logistics hubs following the collapse of a brief ceasefire.
The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified over the last 24 hours, marked by a significant expansion into the Levant and precision strikes against Iranian energy and logistics infrastructure. U.S. Central Command confirmed hitting 90 targets overnight, bringing the two-day total to approximately 170. Notable targets included the port city of Asaluyeh—home to the South Pars gas field—as well as railways and airports intended to disrupt Iran's military logistics chains. Additionally, Iranian state media confirmed a projectile struck the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, though officials claim damage was minimal.
The theater of operations has broadened as Jordan's Armed Forces reported intercepting multiple missiles and drones entering its airspace. This escalation follows reports of Iranian-linked attacks on the largest U.S. base in Jordan and continued strikes against U.S. allies in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. In the Strait of Hormuz, maritime activity remains severely restricted, with only three tankers observed as the IRGC warned that any U.S. interference would halt the gradual reopening of the vital waterway.
Despite President Trump’s declaration that the "ceasefire is over," a new diplomatic push has emerged. Pakistan and Qatar are reportedly acting as intermediaries to facilitate back-channel communications. While the Trump administration maintains that the current military response is necessary to protect commercial shipping and U.S. personnel, technical talks are reportedly still ongoing. Meanwhile, personal tensions have heightened following reports that Israel informed President Trump of an Iranian assassination plot against him.
Key Points
- U.S. strikes overnight targeted Asaluyeh, hitting energy infrastructure linked to the world-leading South Pars gas field.
- Jordanian forces intercepted missiles and drones as Iran allegedly targeted the largest U.S. military installation in Jordan.
- Approximately 90 additional Iranian targets were hit by U.S. forces, including rail, port, and airport logistics hubs across five provinces.
- Pakistan and Qatar have emerged as new mediators attempting to restore negotiations after the collapse of the recent ceasefire.
- Iran reports 14 dead and 78 injured over the last 48 hours, including eight naval and air personnel in Bandar Abbas and Asaluyeh.