Iranian state television reported that the Revolutionary Guards and the Iranian army carried out attacks on US military bases in Jordan and Kuwait. According to the statements, multiple American military facilities in the two neighboring countries were targeted.
The Revolutionary Guards claimed that in the operation in Jordan, they destroyed a THAAD missile defense radar, a Patriot air defense system, a C-RAM radar, and a helicopter hangar. While Iranian officials provided no evidence for these claims, no independent confirmation of any attack or damage has come from US or Jordanian officials.
Targets in Kuwait
The Iranian army and the Revolutionary Guards also announced that they struck numerous US military facilities in Kuwait. The claimed targets include Ali Al Salem Air Base, Camp Udairi, and a telecommunications tower. The Iranian army also reported striking Camp Doha, Ali Al Salem Air Base, and Camp Arifjan. These claims have also not been confirmed by US or Kuwaiti authorities.
Missile attack on Iraq border
The regional conflict has spilled over to the Iraq-Iran border. The deputy governor of Khuzestan province said a US missile strike hit the Shalamcheh border crossing, killing two and wounding 11. Iranian media reported that the casualties were Iranian pilgrims traveling to Iraq for Arbaeen ceremonies.
Threat in the Strait of Hormuz
The Revolutionary Guards announced they attacked two oil tankers in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The statement claimed the tankers were trying to bypass the southern sea route under Iranian control. The Guards reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control and warned that the strategic waterway would effectively remain closed as long as American attacks continue.
US operations and global reactions
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets for the 12th consecutive night. Iranian media reported missile strikes on the cities of Ramshir, Ahvaz, and Bushehr. Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed they attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea, including a Saudi-owned vessel.
Washington announced the signing of a historic civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, while President Donald Trump warned that for every attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US would strike an Iranian bridge or power plant. Iran, for its part, stated that its defense doctrine is "an eye for an eye" and declared that any attack on its infrastructure would be met with a strong response.
Growing concerns over the security of key maritime routes pushed global oil prices higher. Governments and shipping companies are closely monitoring the widening regional conflict.
