Iran issues warning to Gulf states: US must desist or you’ll be hit hard

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for drone strikes targeting U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan. The strikes specifically hit fuel tanks, warehouses, and barracks at the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, as well as an aircraft hangar and U.S. army barracks at the al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan. This military action is framed as retaliation against U.S. military operations in the region, which have intensified following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets. The IRGC also reported attacking infrastructure belonging to Amazon in Bahrain, claiming to have destroyed the company's central data infrastructure. The U.S. military reported that two U.S. soldiers were killed in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Jordan, with another soldier currently missing in action. This incident has been characterized as a significant escalation of hostilities, prompting the U.S. to launch a series of airstrikes against Iranian positions. These airstrikes are described as punitive measures in response to the fatalities of U.S. troops and mark the 13th consecutive night of U.S. attacks on Iranian targets. Iranian state media reported that the U.S. airstrikes resulted in at least seven fatalities at an Iranian army base and over 260 injuries. Iranian forces have claimed to have retaliated by attacking U.S. allies and bases in the region, including the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait. Reports indicate that several U.S. facilities in Kuwait were targeted, including ammunition and logistics depots at Camp Doha, fuel tanks at the Ali al-Salem base, and an ammunition depot at Camp Arifjan. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Iran reporting at least 50 people killed and over 500 wounded due to U.S. strikes. The U.S. airstrikes have reportedly caused damage to Iranian infrastructure, including the Chabahar port, and there are accusations from Iran that U.S. forces targeted civilian infrastructure. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing military exchanges reported between the two nations, reflecting the escalating tensions in the region. Further developments are anticipated as both nations respond to the ongoing violence.