First US soldiers killed in Jordan, Trump vows to shift action

The war between the US and Iran is being felt more and more acutely in neighbouring countries in the Middle East. The Islamic Republic launched fresh drones and rockets towards US allied nations, particularly military facilities, with Washington reporting its first military deaths since the fighting restarted. Two US service members in Jordan were killed in action as US Central Command and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing in action. Kuwait came under sustained attacks. An oil facility and power plant were hit, along with a US military support centre. A number of firefighters and oil sector workers were injured while responding to the strikes. Bahrain said air defences repelled a wave of attacks and a site with US combat aircraft was targeted. Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, there were alerts urging residents of Al-Kharj and Yanbu to seek shelter from an incoming attack, the first one on the kingdom in more than three months. The attacks are in response to US strikes which have been ongoing for a week. A statement from Iran's supreme leader said Washington would pay for it. Now that the American enemy is seeking to escalate conflict and bear even heavier costs and greater disgrace, it should know that the dear Iranian nation and the resistance front have unforgettable lessons for it. It is very unclear how this war will play out with no end in sight yet. An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago, aimed at finding a permanent peace.