15 hrs ago
US Completes Strikes as Iran Reports Regional Retaliation
The United States said it finished attacking Iranian military locations.
It said the targets included equipment used for air defense, radar, ships, mines and communications.
The United States said the attacks followed attempted Iranian attacks on ships and American personnel.
Iran gave a different account of one strike.
Iranian officials said a home in Sirik was hit while families were celebrating a wedding.
They said more than 50 people were killed or hurt.
Iran’s state news agency also claimed that Iranian forces attacked American-linked sites in Jordan and Bahrain.
Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan announced safety or defensive actions as the situation continued.
US Central Command said its forces completed strikes on Iranian military targets, including air defenses, radar, maritime and communications sites.
CENTCOM said the operation followed alleged Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US service members.
Iranian spokesperson Esmaiel Baqaei said a US strike hit a residential home during a wedding in Kuhestak, Sirik, killing or wounding more than 50 people.
Iran’s IRNA claimed Iranian missiles and drones targeted US-linked facilities in Jordan and Bahrain, including drone hangars and radar installations.
Bahrain issued a safety alert, while Kuwait reported responding to Iranian drones and Jordan said its defenses intercepted 13 ballistic missiles.
- Who
- The United States, Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and authorities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
- What
- The United States reported completing strikes on Iranian military targets, while Iran reported civilian casualties and claimed retaliatory attacks on US-linked facilities.
- Where
- The reported actions involved Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, a residential home in Kuhestak, Sirik, and US-linked facilities in Jordan and Bahrain.
- When
- After US President Donald Trump announced a fresh wave of strikes; the articles do not provide a specific calendar date.
- Why
- CENTCOM said the strikes followed alleged Iranian attempts to attack commercial shipping and US service members; Iran said it would respond to the US attacks.
United States’ account
Iran’s account
Purpose and targets of the US operation
United States’ account
CENTCOM said US forces struck IRGC military capabilities after alleged Iranian attempts to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US service members.
Iran’s account
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaiel Baqaei described the strikes as crimes and said they hit a residential home during a wedding celebration.
Civilian casualties
United States’ account
The US statement described military targets and did not mention civilian casualties.
Iran’s account
Baqaei said more than 50 men, women and children were killed or wounded in the reported strike on the wedding gathering.
Iranian retaliation claims
United States’ account
Trump warned that Iran would face a stronger US response if it retaliated and suggested a larger attack could still occur.
Iran’s account
IRNA claimed Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck or targeted US-linked facilities in Jordan and Bahrain, destroying drones and causing military casualties.
Key facts
- US military targets
- CENTCOM listed air-defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine-laying capabilities, and communications sites.
- US personnel in West Asia
- CENTCOM said more than 50,000 US service members were operating across the region.
- Reported civilian casualties
- Iranian spokesperson Esmaiel Baqaei said more than 50 men, women and children were killed or wounded at a wedding gathering in Kuhestak, Sirik.
- Reported Iranian targets in Jordan
- IRNA claimed attacks on RQ-4 and MQ-9 drone hangars at Prince Hassan Air Base and on Camp Titin, described as a US Marine base.
- Reported Iranian target in Bahrain
- IRNA claimed Iranian drones targeted radar installations and US-linked forces at Sheikh Isa base.
- Regional defensive actions
- Kuwait reported responding to Iranian drone attacks, and Jordan reported intercepting 13 Iranian ballistic missiles.
- Bahrain safety alert
- Bahrain’s Interior Ministry urged residents to remain calm, move to safe locations and follow official news.
Quotes
United States Central Command
US military command responsible for operations in the Middle East and surrounding region
“U.S. forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets including air defence sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine laying capabilities, and communications sites.”
NDTV
republicworld.com
Esmaiel Baqaei
Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry
“Those who remain silent today will not be immune to its consequences tomorrow. Turning a blind eye to injustice does not contain it; it only emboldens the perpetrators.”
NDTV
republicworld.com
Sources
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