US Military Launches "Powerful" Retaliatory Strikes on Iran The past week has been marked by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, culminating in a series of retaliatory strikes launched by the US military against Iranian targets.
These strikes follow a missile attack on al Asad Air Base in Iraq, which was attributed to Iran and resulted in minor injuries to US personnel.
Understanding the Situation: What Happened and Why The events leading up to the US military's action began with the targeted killing of Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian general, by a US drone strike on January 3.