Iran launched its new electro-optical missiles for the first time to target US warships and military bases in Jordan.

Iran launched its new electro-optical missiles for the first time during an attempted attack on US warships and military bases in Jordan on Wednesday. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard fired a wave of strikes targeting 10 US ships near the Strait of Hormuz and military facilities in Jordan.

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US Central Command confirmed that the Iranian missiles were intercepted, and the attack failed. These strikes were a retaliation for American actions against five oil tankers near the Iran's Kharg Island oil hub. Iran stated that the attacks were a legitimate defense against US military bases and vessels. The new missiles utilize cameras and light sensors to track targets with high precision while avoiding GPS, which makes them harder to jam. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard warned of imminent strikes on oil tankers and bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The surge in regional strikes, including a strike by Houthi rebels on Saudi oil facilities, caused crude oil prices to rise above $100 per barrel for the first time since July.

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• New York Post
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