Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed drone and missile attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The IRGC reported targeting 21 US sites, destroying four including an F-35 hangar in Jordan, and shooting down a US MQ-9 drone over Iran.
- Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, with no casualties or damage reported, while air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait amid missile interceptions.
- The escalation follows US strikes after blaming Iran for downing a US Apache helicopter, with both sides signaling a readiness for further conflict but also an interest in returning to negotiations despite mutual distrust.
- Analysts note Iran’s swift and harsh responses reflect a new doctrine to deter US attacks, though ongoing tensions and regional conflicts continue to hinder progress toward peace.