Iran claimed responsibility for attacking 85 US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for the US bombings of over 80 targets.

Iran has revealed it launched missile and drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, claiming to have shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone after the US attacked more than 80 targets in Iran.

July 8, 2569 at 11.00:XNUMX a.m., Reuters reported that The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated. Following Iran's announcement of an offensive against US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks on more than 80 targets in Iran, both Bahrain and Kuwait have issued warnings of potential missile and drone attacks.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that its naval and space forces jointly launched missile and drone strikes against 85 U.S. military bases and targets. Key targets included the U.S. Fifth Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain, the Bandar Salman area, and the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.

The IRGC also claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drone that attempted to disrupt the operation. However, the US military has not yet commented on these claims.

Despite the attacks, there are no confirmed reports of casualties or damage in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Bahrain and Kuwait issue alerts.

Earlier, Kuwaiti's official news agency (KUNA) reported that air raid sirens were sounded nationwide, before the Kuwaiti military confirmed that air defense systems were intercepting missile and drone attacks from the enemy.

The Bahraini Interior Ministry urged citizens and foreigners to immediately travel to the nearest safe location after an air raid alert was sounded. Bahrain is home to the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet.

Iran vows a "severe" retaliation.

Before launching the attack, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya central command issued a statement condemning the US attack as... "Blatant aggression" They confirmed that the Iranian military would retaliate. "As deserved."

Iran also warned that it would not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that safe shipping lanes for cargo ships and oil tankers must follow guidelines set by Iran.

meanwhile Mohammad Bagher Galibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament. They accused the United States of violating the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that both sides signed last month to pave the way for negotiations to end the war, while affirming that... "Iran will not surrender."

The United States releases images of the attack on Iran.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video from its latest offensive, showing attacks on IRGC vessels and multiple targets in Iran. However, Reuters stated that it could not independently verify the exact location and time of the footage.

Previously, CENTCOM stated that the U.S. military had struck more than 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems, command centers, coastal radar, anti-ship missile systems, and more than 60 IRGC small boats near the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States said the operation was in retaliation for Iran's attack on three merchant ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement and undermining international freedom of navigation.

refer : reuters.com

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