New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Summary
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Kuwait in response to US strikes on targets in Iran. The US military said it conducted precise attacks on multiple Iranian sites to limit Iran’s ability to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- Iran’s IRGC attacked radar systems in Oman, US military sites in Bahrain, missile bases in Kuwait, and air bases in Jordan.
- Jordan’s military intercepted four missiles coming from Iran and downed them before they caused damage.
- Kuwait’s army engaged hostile targets in its airspace and reported explosions due to intercepting missile attacks.
- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) targeted Iranian military air-defense systems, radar, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats.
- The US used fighter aircraft, naval vessels, and one-way attack drones for the first time in these strikes.
- The strikes resulted in at least one civilian death and four injuries in Iran’s Khuzestan province.
- Iran condemned the US attacks and accused the US of breaking a recent agreement before launching a drone attack on a ship.
- The conflict reignited after the IRGC attacked several commercial vessels near Oman on July 6.
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