The strikes, described by Central Command as a proportional response, occurred in three waves and were aimed at Iranian military infrastructure. In retaliation, Iran targeted US bases in the Gulf region, with reports of intercepted missiles in Bahrain and rocket attacks on a US facility in Jordan. Iranian officials warned that any aggression would be met with force, urging foreign troops to exit the region for their safety. Investigations into the helicopter crash, which resulted in the rescue of both pilots, are ongoing.