Middle East live: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say missiles targeted US base in Jordan and Bahrain
Summary
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they launched missile strikes on US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. These attacks came after the US carried out air strikes against Iranian radar and defense sites in response to Iran downing an American helicopter. The situation has increased tensions in the Middle East with alerts and evacuations in nearby areas.Key Facts
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported missile strikes on four targets in Jordan and one in Bahrain.
- The US military said it completed retaliatory strikes against Iranian air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Bahrain’s interior ministry sounded air raid sirens and advised people to seek shelter following the attacks.
- President Donald Trump demanded a strong response after Iran shot down a US helicopter.
- An Israeli military strike near Tyre in Lebanon killed three people, raising the death toll in the area.
- The conflict has caused evacuations and raised warnings in Lebanon and Bahrain.
- The US Central Command oversees American forces in the Middle East and communicated about the strikes on social media.
- A recent UN report accused Hamas of committing war crimes during its conflict with Israel.
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