- The US military says its forces successfully completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military and IRGC targets on September 1 following what it described as attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping and American service members.
- US Central Command issued a statement more than four hours after these strikes commenced, saying that the latest wave against Iranian military targets, that were hit by the United States, are now complete.
- Iran's IRGC says it has launched a heavy ballistic missile attack on Prince Hassan Air Base and a US Marines base in Jordan, defying warnings from President Donald Trump.
- Jordanian armed forces said that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 10 of 13 Iranian ballistic missiles that entered the kingdom airspace, with the remaining three falling in remote areas without causing any casualties.
- Kuwait says that its air defences are actively responding to hostile Iranian drone attacks, while Bahrain activates warning alerts for potential threats and its Ministry of Interior urges residents to seek safe locations.
- US President Donald Trump says if the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level.
- In his first message following the US new wave of attacks on Iran, Supreme Leader Mojatba Khamenei said that his country’s armed forces have unforgettable lessons in store for the US.
- Operation Economic Outcast is still ongoing, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessett set to announce another Iranian target for US sanctions later this week, and more are expected to be rolled out each successive week.
The U.S. military successfully completed a series of strikes against Iranian military and IRGC targets on September 1, following Iran's alleged attacks on commercial shipping and U.S. service members.1
U.S. Central Command confirmed the strikes were completed, emphasizing the need to maintain freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump warned that if Iran retaliates, they will face even stronger military responses.
In retaliation, Iran's IRGC launched a ballistic missile attack on Jordan, targeting Prince Hassan Air Base and a U.S. Marines base. Jordanian forces intercepted 10 of the 13 missiles, with the remaining three landing in unpopulated areas.
Meanwhile, Kuwait and Bahrain heightened their defenses against potential Iranian threats, with Kuwait actively responding to drone attacks and Bahrain urging residents to seek safety.
The situation remains tense as the U.S. continues its Operation Economic Outcast, with further sanctions against Iran expected.
“It’s clear with this latest escalation that the United States is in a battle for the Strait of Hormuz,” a military official stated, highlighting the ongoing conflict over navigation rights.
Supreme Leader Mojatba Khamenei warned of “unforgettable lessons” for the U.S. in response to the strikes, indicating a potential for further escalation in the region.7
“Jordanian air defenses intercepted 10 of 13 Iranian ballistic missiles, with three falling in remote areas without casualties. Operation Economic Outcast continues, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessett set to announce another Iranian target for US sanctions later this week.”
