Iran’s surprise attack in Jordan blows up pause in fighting

Iran's unexpected missile strike on U.S. forces in Jordan has shattered a fragile calm in the ongoing regional conflict. This aggressive move by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps signals a significant escalation, prompting retaliatory strikes by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Such actions not only heighten tensions between Iran and the U.S., but also risk drawing in regional allies and destabilizing the Middle East further, underscoring the urgent need for de-escalation to prevent a broader war.