Key facts
- Iran fired 10 ballistic missiles at Azraq US military base in Jordan
- Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over
- Iran vowed a 'crushing' response to US strikes
- Footage of Khamenei's destroyed home released for first time
- Described as most intense strikes since ceasefire was extended
Iran fired ten ballistic missiles at the Azraq military base in Jordan — a facility housing a US military command centre — marking a dramatic and dangerous escalation in the conflict between Washington and Tehran. The strikes, confirmed by Reuters and multiple outlets, came as the fragile ceasefire between the two countries formally collapsed, with US President Donald Trump declaring the truce over.
The Guardian reported that the exchange represented the most intense strikes between the two sides since the ceasefire was extended, suggesting a rapid deterioration in diplomatic efforts. Sirens sounded across Jordan and the attack drew immediate international attention, with the region bracing for further retaliation.
Iran simultaneously released, for the first time, footage of the destroyed home of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — a stark visual signal of the damage inflicted by US strikes. Iranian authorities vowed a 'crushing' response to the American military action, raising fears of a broader regional conflagration involving US assets and allies across the Middle East.
For India, the stakes are substantial: the Gulf region is home to millions of Indian workers and is a critical source of energy imports. Any prolonged military confrontation risks spiking crude oil prices, threatening India's current-account balance and fuel costs at home. New Delhi, which has traditionally maintained diplomatic ties with both Washington and Tehran, will be watching events closely as it weighs its response.