Arabic version: إيران تشن ضربات انتقامية ضد القواعد الأمريكية بعد الهجمات الأمريكية
Iran says it has launched retaliatory strikes against US forces in the region, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claiming attacks on bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. This escalation came after the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it had carried out strikes against multiple targets inside Iran, describing the operations as acts of “self-defense.” According to Al Jazeera, US President Donald Trump had earlier warned that further military action was imminent, accusing Iran of failing to reach an agreement with Washington.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that Washington was launching strikes on “key facilities” in Iran, saying the attacks were part of attempts to secure a permanent ceasefire. Trump indicated that Iran would face consequences for not reaching an agreement, and Hegseth noted that strikes could continue for a second consecutive night if necessary. In response to the latest attacks, Iran’s top military command announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, urging all vessels to stay away from the strategic waterway due to potential attacks.
In Kuwait, the civil aviation authority temporarily closed the country’s airspace as a precaution, citing “Iranian aggressions” and diverting flights to other airports. Meanwhile, the US State Department urged people in Jordan to seek overhead cover and shelter in place immediately, warning that reports indicated missiles, drones, or rockets had entered Jordanian airspace amid the escalating regional conflict.
The situation remains tense, with reports of projectiles landing near Israeli troops in northern Israel, although no casualties were reported. In the US, Trump detailed that 49 Tomahawk missiles were fired at targets inside Iran, asserting that further attacks would occur if negotiations failed. This military strategy has drawn comparisons to historical US tactics in conflicts, with analysts questioning its effectiveness in bringing Tehran to the negotiating table.
