The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it launched retaliatory strikes against a US military base in Jordan following the US attack on Iranian tankers. The IRGC issued a statement urging crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it would target ships if the US continued its actions.
Jordanian military officials confirmed that their forces shot down missiles fired from Iranian territory, according to a statement released by the Jordanian army. The incident occurred after the US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf, an action that Iran condemned as a violation of its sovereignty.
The IRGC has not provided details on the number of targets hit or the extent of damage, but it has emphasized its readiness to respond to any further aggression. The US has not yet commented on the Iranian claims, though it has reiterated its stance on protecting its interests in the region.
The situation has raised concerns about escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides using military assets to signal their positions. Analysts warn that such incidents could lead to a broader conflict in the already volatile Middle East.
