These new Iranian operations come after the eighth consecutive night of US attacks against the Islamic Republic, amid the collapse of the memorandum of understanding that both countries signed in June
Washington and Tehran are engaged in a tit-for-tat escalation of attacks in the Middle East, as mediating countries call for an end to hostilities in the region. Iran has announced a halt to its commitments to the United States as stipulated in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed last month. The Iranian deputy foreign minister claims that the US “first breached” its obligations under that agreement.
In the early hours of Sunday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) completed its eighth consecutive nighttime wave of attacks against Iran, following the murder of two US soldiers by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Jordan. Targets included coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and Iranian missile and drone depots.
Meanwhile, the commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi, issued a stern warning to the United States, threatening a “forceful and devastating” response to further military actions against the Islamic Republic.
In light of these developments, Kuwait announced its response to the Iranian airstrikes, which targeted critical infrastructures such as a power station and an oil facility.
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Jordan evacuates Aqaba airport and port due to unspecified threat
The U.S. Embassy in Amman reported that Jordanian authorities evacuated the airport and seaport of the coastal city of Aqaba, citing a threat that was not immediately detailed.
“Due to a specific and credible threat, Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and seaport of Aqaba. We strongly advise all Americans to refrain from traveling to both the airport and the port.” the embassy stated.
Jordanian authorities did not immediately confirm these measures.
Iran again launches morning attacks with drones and missiles against targets in Kuwait and Bahrain
Kuwait and Bahrain declared a national alarm Sunday morning in response to new Iranian attacks using drones and ballistic missiles, amid escalating tensions over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Kuwaiti army confirmed via social media the activation of its air defense systems against “hostile missiles and drones” around 8:30 AM. Two hours later, Bahrain’s Ministry of the Interior raised the alarm, urging citizens to evacuate to the “closest safe place” as sirens sounded in Manama.
These Iranian operations coincide with the eighth consecutive night of US attacks on Iran, amidst the breakdown of the memorandum of understanding aimed at de-escalation signed in June.
Supreme Leader of Iran dismisses US goals in the region as a “naive fantasy”
In a statement, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei asserted that the Iranian attack that resulted in the death of two US soldiers at the Jordanian base Muwaffaq Salti demonstrated that the U.S.’s ambitions in the Middle East stem from imagination.
“The Great Satan, the criminals from the United States, have now realized that their ongoing dominant and carefree presence in the region is a naive fantasy,” he posted on social media.
Iranian military chief threatens US with “devastating” response after eighth offensive
The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya remarked that Tehran will respond to any new military aggression using “all potential and capacity.”
General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has warned the USA that the Iranian Armed Forces will respond “forceful and devastating” to any new actions deemed aggressive against the country. This comes during a critical military escalation between Washington and Tehran in the Middle East.
Kuwait defends itself against Iranian attacks
Kuwait’s military announced it is responding to airstrikes launched by Iran, following bombing attacks that targeted a power plant and oil facility within its territory.
“Kuwaiti air defenses are currently facing hostile missile and drone attacks, following sinful Iranian aggression,” the army stated. Warning sirens were reported in Kuwait City on Sunday, per an AFP journalist.
US CENTCOM releases video of its latest airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure
Dena Karari, the American detained for 566 days by the Iranian regime, returned to the United States
It remains unclear whether her release was part of any agreement between Washington and Tehran or if her case was addressed in recent discussions prior to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
American citizen Dena Karari has been released and returned to the United States after being detained for 566 days in Iranian territory. Her lawyer. Jared Genser, welcomed her return, saying, “Welcome home, Dena Karari, from Iran to the land of the free and the home of the brave!”
US Central Command completes eighth round of attacks against Iran following deaths of two soldiers
CENTCOM forces targeted Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone depots, stating that the goal was to “quickly punish” the Revolutionary Guard after their attack in Jordan
The US has concluded its eighth series of aerial bombardments early Sunday against military targets in Iran. This marks the first casualty response after recent hostilities resumed with the Islamic Republic. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) indicated that “US forces began launching new airstrikes” against Iranian military locales per directive from President Donald Trump.
Iran launched drone attacks against two US bases in Kuwait
The Iranian army announced a large-scale drone attack targeting two US military bases in Kuwait. Official media reported that air base Ali Al Salem and Camp Adairi were the operation’s targets.
The assault reportedly aimed at a US ammunition depot at Camp Adairi and targeted Patriot radar and air surveillance systems at Ali Al Salem.
Iran stated that this operation was in direct retaliation for previous US attacks on Iranian bridges and infrastructure.
Iranian media report bombings in various areas amid US offensive
Iran’s state news agency IRNA has reported attacks near Sirik in the Strait of Hormuz around 1:30 a.m. local time, citing sources in Hormozgan province.
Reports indicate further explosions heard in Bandar Abbas and in the vicinity of Hajiabad. Additionally, IRIB has confirmed attacks near Qeshm Island in the Strait.
In Iraq, a base associated with the Kurdistan Freedom Party experienced a drone attack, which wounded eight members of the Iranian Kurdish dissident group.