IRGC claims attacks on US base, assets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain
Tehran, July 18
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Saturday said that it has attacked a US base in Jordan, targeted a fuel supply dock in Kuwait and destroyed a data centre in Bahrain, state media reported.
News agency Sepah reported that the Sahargah Corps Aerospace Force of the IRGC has conducted attacks on fighter jet shelters and a large parking ramp at the American base in Al-Azraq, Jordan. It said that the attack completely destroyed at least two fighter jets and three American aircraft, and caused major damage to some of them with a simultaneous missile and drone attack.
In a different statement, the IRGC claimed that on Friday night, its Navy targeted the US fleet's fuel supply dock in Bandar Al-Ahmadi, Kuwait, and the warplane gathering place in Bahrain's Sheikh Isa with its drone and missile strikes, destroying an intelligence data centre in Bahrain named Batelco.
According to the statement, IRGC Navy fighters also destroyed a US signals and communications centre in Kuwait.
Late on Friday, the US CENTCOM said in a post on social media platform X that US forces ended the seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran.
"US forces ended the seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran on July 17 at 9:30 pm ET. US Central Command (CENTCOM) hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. US forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets," CENTCOM noted on X.
According to Iran's state media, three people were killed and eight others injured in the latest US strikes.
Jordan's air defence systems downed Iranian missiles, Bahrain intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks, and Kuwait said a fire broke out at a power and water desalination plant after an Iranian attack, according to local media reports on Saturday.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It feels like a dangerous game of one-upmanship. Both sides claim successes, but civilians always pay the price. I really hope India's diplomatic channels can help de-escalate the situation. We have good relations with Iran and the US, so maybe we can play a constructive role. 😟
The IRGC claims seem exaggerated - hitting three countries simultaneously is a tall order. But even if partially true, the US response will be massive. India must prepare for potential disruptions in oil supplies and look at strategic reserves immediately. This is not just their war anymore.
As someone living in the US, I see our media spinning this as Iran being the aggressor. But look at the timeline - US has been bombing Iran for 7 nights straight! The IRGC's response was inevitable. Both sides need a ceasefire, not more sanctions and bombs. The Middle East has suffered enough.
This is exactly what the world didn't need right now. With food and fuel prices already high globally, this conflict will only make things worse. India's import bill is going to skyrocket. I feel for the families of those killed in the strikes - no one wins in these endless wars. 🌍
I'm skeptical about the IRGC claims - Al-Azraq base is deep inside Jordan, and Jordan has decent air defenses. Also, Kuwait and Bahrain are well-defended by US assets. This might be more about propaganda than actual military success. Still, even a few missiles getting through is a serious escalation.
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