Iran attacks U.S. bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait
Jordan intercepted four missiles and Kuwait reported engaging hostile air targets as the U.S.-Iran conflict spread across the Gulf.
Iran launched fresh attacks on U.S. military facilities in the Middle East, this time targeting Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, a U.S. drone command center in Bahrain, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait on 13 July. IRNA quoted Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as saying the strikes were retaliation for a new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran. Jordan's military said its air defenses intercepted and shot down four missiles that came from the direction of Iran, with no casualties or damage. Kuwait's Armed Forces also said they were confronting and intercepting hostile air targets. A day later, the IRGC said the attack on Jordan was aimed only at the U.S. base and urged Amman to shut American military facilities to avoid being drawn further into the war.
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Earlier in this story
- Jul 18Iran strikes U.S. bases in Jordan and Bahrain
- Jul 18US, Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz; China Urges Reopening
- Jul 16Iranian missiles strike 2 UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz; 1 crewman dies
- Jul 16US strikes hit Bandar Abbas and Hormuz island sites in Iran
- Jul 16US launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, blasts hit south
- Jul 15Iran attacks U.S. bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwaitreading now
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- Jul 15Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as US strikes new target in Iran
- Jul 15PBNU urges end to U.S.-Iran conflict as Hormuz heats up
- Jul 15US hits 6 Iranian coastal sites in third night of strikes
- Jul 14Iranian missiles hit 2 UAE tankers in Hormuz, killing 1 sailor