Key facts
- Iran claimed missile and drone strikes on US assets in Bahrain, including fuel tanks at Sheikh Isa airbase.
- Explosions were reported in Khorramabad, Iran, attributed to US missile strikes launched from Kuwait.
- US strikes hit a location in Qeshm Island, according to Iranian media.
- Kuwait's army confirmed responding to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
- Jordan's military intercepted 10 Iranian missiles that entered its airspace.
Tensions escalated as Iran claimed to have launched missile and drone strikes targeting US military assets and fuel tanks in Bahrain, as well as locations in Jask and on vital transportation routes. These actions were presented as retaliation for recent US airstrikes on Iranian military targets. Explosions were also reported in Khorramabad, Iran, which Iranian media attributed to US missile launches originating from Kuwait.
According to an Iranian military statement reported by Tasnim news agency, the strikes in Bahrain hit the Sheikh Isa airbase, targeting aircraft hangars, parking areas, and fuel tanks, along with several communication bridges. The statement asserted that the US had utilized the base for operations against regional targets, particularly Iran. Bahrain's Ministry of Interior advised citizens to remain calm and seek safe locations, as warning sirens were activated.
Further reports indicated that US strikes hit a location in Jask and caused significant damage to two bridges on the crucial Bandar Abbas-Rudan transportation route. The Kuwait army confirmed it was responding to Iranian missile and drone attacks, urging adherence to safety instructions. Jordan's military announced that its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed 10 Iranian missiles that entered its airspace.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning that countries hosting US forces should anticipate "corresponding responses" if their territory is used for attacks against Iran.