US launches new round of strikes against Iran for 10th straight night

The United States launched its tenth consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday, with President Donald Trump vowing that Tehran would pay “many times over” for killing American soldiers. U.S. Central Command initiated the latest attacks at 4 p.m. Eastern time, targeting Iranian military capabilities, missile infrastructure, and positions linked to attacks on U.S. forces. This escalation follows a period where 17 American troops have been killed, with two confirmed dead in a ballistic missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, and six in a drone attack in Kuwait. Trump stated, “Every time Iran kills an American soldier, they will pay for that killing many times over.” Jordan has become a central battlefield, intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, while Israel prepares for potential involvement, coordinating with CENTCOM. Senior Israeli officials indicate that their participation hinges on Washington's decision, with one stating, “The final arbiter is Donald Trump, and what he says will determine what happens.”