Iran targets American base in region after US strikes Iranian air defences
Summary
The US military struck Iranian sites after Iran shot down a US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guard responded by targeting a US air base. These actions are part of ongoing exchanges during talks to end the war that began three months ago.Key Facts
- The US struck Iranian military sites on Iran’s Gulf coast after Iran downed a US MQ-1 drone.
- US fighter jets destroyed Iranian air defenses, a control station, and two attack drones to protect ships.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted an unnamed US air base in retaliation.
- Kuwait, home to a major US base, intercepted missile and drone attacks amid sirens sounding.
- The ceasefire started in early April but there have been repeated military exchanges since.
- The war began on 28 February, involving the US, Israel, Iran, and Iran-backed groups in Lebanon.
- President Trump aims to stop Iran’s development of nuclear weapons, which Iran denies.
- Negotiations face obstacles including sanctions, frozen Iranian oil revenue, and conflict in Lebanon involving Hezbollah.
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