Iran Claims Drone Strikes on 2 U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Jordan after 13th Night of U.S. Attacks
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 24
Iran Claims Drone Strikes on 2 U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Jordan after 13th Night of U.S. Attacks
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 24
Summary
Iran's army said Friday it sent Arash kamikaze drones at Isa Air Base in Bahrain and Al-Azraq base in Jordan, calling the strikes retaliation for the latest U.S. attacks.
Bahrain saw an explosion and warning sirens, according to an AFP journalist, but authorities did not immediately confirm a link; Jordan had not reported new strikes.
Iran said any Middle East facility used by U.S. forces to strike Iran is a legitimate target, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned countries assisting Washington they would be held accountable.
The claims came after CENTCOM completed a 13th straight night of strikes on Iran, and Iranian state media said an overnight U.S. attack in Khuzestan killed at least 4 people and wounded 5.
The exchange points to a widening regional war already hitting Gulf shipping and oil markets, with Hormuz traffic slowed and Brent crude topping $100 a barrel on Thursday.