U.S. conducts airstrikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces

U.S. forces launched airstrikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions after attacks on American service members in Jordan. Officials stated the strikes were intended to degrade the Guard's ability to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Background on the Jordan attacks The strikes followed attacks on U.S. troops in Jordan that occurred on July 17. Officials said the targeted forces were responsible for those attacks.

" — CENTCOM The statement did not provide details on the number of strikes, targets hit, or any casualties. No immediate response from Iranian authorities was reported in the available sources.