- Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on US targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain after American forces resumed strikes on Iran on Tuesday.
- US strikes reportedly hit a wedding party in Sirik, southern Iran, killing five people, including a child, and injuring more than 50.
- Ghalibaf called Washington 'THE Great Satan' on X, citing the civilian fatalities from the US strikes.
- Jordan intercepted 13 ballistic missiles during the Iranian attacks, with 10 destroyed and three falling in remote areas.
- Kuwait's air defences responded to Iranian missile attacks early Wednesday, and several explosions were reported in Bahrain.
- US Central Command (Centcom) stated that the strikes on Iran followed 'recent attempted attacks' by Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and American forces in the region.
Iran has escalated tensions in the region by launching missile and drone attacks on US targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain. This retaliation follows a US airstrike that reportedly killed five people, including a child, at a wedding in Sirik, southern Iran.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported that over 50 individuals were injured in the attack, which has drawn sharp condemnation from Iranian officials. Ghalibaf labeled the US as 'THE Great Satan', emphasizing the civilian toll of the conflict. He stated, “If a power acts like Satan … it’s Satan.”
In response to the US strikes, which were justified by US Central Command (Centcom) as a reaction to recent attacks by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on commercial shipping and US forces, Iran's military has claimed to have successfully targeted US bases in Iraq's Kurdistan region, destroying critical infrastructure.6
The Jordanian Armed Forces reported intercepting 13 ballistic missiles, with 10 destroyed, while Kuwait's air defenses engaged Iranian missiles. Explosions were also reported in Bahrain, highlighting the widespread impact of Iran's military response.
As tensions continue to rise, the situation remains volatile, with both sides exchanging accusations and military actions that threaten to escalate further.
“Jordan intercepted 13 ballistic missiles, destroying 10, while three fell in remote areas with no casualties. Iran's IRGC also reported striking US bases in Iraq's Kurdistan region, destroying a maintenance centre, warehouses, and equipment.”
BBC
