Iran claims destroying US Patriot systems in Gulf counterattack
Iran claims destroying US Patriot systems in Gulf counterattack
Iran has launched a massive counterattack against the United States, claiming to have destroyed American Patriot missile systems, ammunition depots, and drone infrastructure in the Gulf.
The attack is one of Iran's largest since hostilities began in February.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced these coordinated missile and drone strikes on US bases across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Jordan.
IRGC warns of severe response if attacks continue
The IRGC warned Washington against further military action, saying, "The consequences of such movements and insecurity in the region will be borne by the American-Zionist enemy."
They threatened a more severe response if attacks continued.
The Iranian aerospace forces also targeted US aircraft carrier support and refueling platforms at Duqm port in Oman.
US forces targeted Iranian sites
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces targeted dozens of sites using fighter aircraft, naval vessels, one-way attack drones, and unmanned sea drones.
The operation aimed at crippling Iran's capacity to threaten civilian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins said US aircraft intercepted and destroyed an Iranian cruise missile and a one-way attack drone.
Conflict spreads to Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Oman, and Kuwait
The conflict has now spread to Qatar, which has been a mediator in ceasefire talks.
The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.
Jordan confirmed missile strikes while Oman reported drone attacks.
Kuwait's military reported one worker was injured after an oil drilling platform was struck.