Iran attacked a US base in Jordan, killing two American service members and leaving one missing. The US military launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian targets, marking the first US troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's opening days.
The United States has reportedly warned Poland about a potential Russian military provocation, prompting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to declare the country is preparing for various scenarios during what he called 'critical months' ahead. NATO officials have indicated potential response plans targeting Russian military sites.
President Donald Trump called off planned U.S. military strikes against Iran on Thursday at the last minute, saying negotiations had reached Iran's highest leadership levels and claiming Tehran had approved discussions toward a deal involving a ceasefire extension and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
