The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has launched missile and drone strikes against US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. These actions were a response to the US strikes on Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz, which took place after the downing of a US helicopter. The Jordanian military destroyed five missiles, with no casualties or serious damage.
- Iran struck at US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain.
- The strike was a response to American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Jordan shot down five rockets, causing no casualties or damage.
- Two US pilots are rescued after a helicopter is shot down.
Chronology of the Confrontation between Iran and the United States
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. The attacks were a response to a series of US strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, where previously an American helicopter was destroyed. The strikes lasted about four hours, and about 20 Iranian targets were hit, including air defence systems and radars.
Details of the attacks and the reaction of the countries of the region
The missile strikes targeted the al-Azraq base in Jordan, where an F-35 hangar and command centre were attacked. The Jordanian military reported intercepting five missiles and no casualties or significant damage on its territory. Kuwaiti and Bahraini air defence systems also repelled the attacks, and local authorities urged the population to observe security measures.
Aviation incident and its consequences
Shortly before the attacks, Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The two pilots were rescued without injury and evacuated after a two-hour operation. American President Donald Trump described the incident as minor, but it has increased tensions in the region, where a fragile ceasefire is in place.
Threats to regional stability and future prospects
The escalation between Iran and the United States casts doubt on the possibility of a long-term peaceful settlement of the conflict, which has been going on since February. Despite the A truce was declared in April, The hostilities, particularly in Lebanon and the Persian Gulf region, have not stopped. Iran insists on the lifting of sanctions and recognition of control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States demands guarantees that Tehran will abandon its nuclear programme.
Reactions and statements by officials
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the US strikes and warned the Gulf states of the consequences if their territories are used for offensive actions against Tehran. US officials said that most of the Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted, and there was no information about the casualties of US troops. At the same time, the Iranian Foreign Minister called on foreign troops to leave the region to avoid accidental incidents.
