• The US launched airstrikes on Iran after two troops were killed in Jordan.
• Iran retaliated by attacking military bases in Kuwait and Jordan.
• The conflict erupted following the failure of a ceasefire agreement.
• Iran's leadership warned of "unforgettable lessons" for the US.
• The situation escalates tensions in the strategic Strait of Hormuz region.

The United States has initiated a new wave of airstrikes against Iran following the death of two US military personnel during an Iranian attack in Jordan. This marks the latest escalation in a conflict that has surged since the collapse of a ceasefire agreement a month ago. The US Central Command reported that the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's military capabilities linked to threats against US forces and commercial shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz, and they began at 6 PM ET on July 19, according to India Times and Reuters.

The Iranian state media reported that following the US strikes, Tehran retaliated by targeting US bases in Kuwait, specifically Camp Udairi and Ali Al Salem Air Base, with drone attacks described as "kamikaze drones." These actions are presented as a direct response to the US military's aggressive posture and were complemented by missile attacks on US-supported sites in Jordan, as revealed by BBC and Al Jazeera.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reaffirmed the nation's resolve, asserting that the US would face “unforgettable lessons” for its actions, while senior military officials threatened a "decisive and devastating response" to further US aggression. The ongoing violence has led to fears of escalating conflict and a humanitarian crisis in the region, with Iran's health ministry reporting multiple casualties, according to Le Monde and Channel News Asia.

Amidst the military actions, the number of US military fatalities since the onset of renewed hostilities has risen to 16, heightening tensions between Washington and Tehran. The situation remains fluid, with both sides accusing each other of targeting critical infrastructure, raising significant concerns about maritime security and energy supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate from BBC, Reuters, and Channel News Asia.