The US Embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, has been targeted by drone and rocket attacks. This attack comes amid a further escalation of the US-Iran conflict in the region.
Tensions have reached a boiling point with Iran and its allied groups retaliating.
Following an attack on the US base at Al-Asad, Iran launched ballistic missiles at US positions in Jordan in retaliation. According to Jordan, its air defenses intercepted eight missiles.
In short, human collateral damages was reported as this marks a new phase of escalating US-Iran tensions; videos of missile launches from Tehran are being linked to this retaliatory strike.
Kuwait and Bahrain are not spared by the Iranian ballistic missiles.
Also, Iran is striking U.S. military positions in Bahrain and Kuwait with drones and missiles.
Multiple explosions are being heard as the attacks unfold, marking another major escalation against American forces across the Gulf.
Iranian media claims that a US warship attempting to enter the Strait was targeted by Iranian cruise missiles. Reports say the US destroyer attempted to seize control of the waterway, prompting the Iranian Navy to retaliate.
However, US officials have denied reports that the warship was damaged in a missile attack, and the claim has not been independently confirmed.
Iran IRGC has also claimed to have targeted a US vessel with a cruise missile near the Strait of Hormuz.
This action is being described as part of a growing US-Iran military confrontation over control of the Strait.
Direct confrontation between the two sides in Hormuz has intensified.
Iran maintained that U.S. strikes on civilian areas are brutal war crimes. Iran exercised its inherent right of self-defense and struck the bases that were the origin and support of this aggression
The US carried out airstrikes on southern Iran, killing at least 4 civilians, injured more than 70 others.
"Iran’s armed forces responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases in the region, causing heavy damage and casualties among American commanders and soldiers."
"These operations will continue until the US regrets its actions."
"Any country that cooperates with the US military will face serious consequences.Victory comes only from God, the Mighty and Wise." IRGC said in a statement
Iran publicly displayed a downed US MQ-9 drone.
According to Iran, this is the same MQ-9 drone that was shot down during the US operation. Its estimated value is around
Tehran said the MQ-9 Reaper displayed today is a clear demonstration of what awaits any foreign military asset that enters Iranian-controlled airspace without authorization.
"This is a $30 million U.S. combat drone, designed for long-endurance surveillance and precision strikes."
"Iran have recovered and displayed it for one reason, to make our position unmistakable.
"Iran will defend its airspace, and no American aircraft should assume it is beyond our reach."
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