Iran Attacks Injure Several US Troops in Jordan This Week: Report The latest escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States has unfolded in a previously unexpected way, with reports emerging that Iranian forces launched an attack on US troops stationed in Jordan, injuring several soldiers.
The incident marks another instance of direct confrontation between these two nations, whose relations have been strained since the US withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal with Iran.
Background to the Attack Tensions between Iran and the US have simmered for months, fueled by a toxic mix of domestic politics and regional rivalry.