The deaths of the two American soldiers further complicate President Donald Trump's position, as he has been carrying out successive airstrikes for eight days under the pretext of weakening Iran's ability to disrupt navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's ability to strike the Jordanian base, despite its protection by U.S. THAAD missile defenses, raises questions about the maneuverability and precision of Iranian projectiles. It also reinforces speculation that Tehran may have acquired Chinese or Russian technology in this field.
