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Iran says it attacked U.S. targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran claims it launched drone attacks targeting U.S. military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in retaliation for U.S. strikes.
  • Iranian state media reported that communication antennas and radar systems for the Patriot missile system were targeted.
  • The report also details thousands of Iranians in Sirk facing a severe water shortage after U.S. attacks damaged two water reservoirs.

Iran announced it has targeted U.S. military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan with drone strikes, stating these actions are retaliation for overnight U.S. attacks on Iran. State media reported that communication antennas and radar systems associated with the U.S. Patriot missile system were specifically targeted.

The conditions have become extremely difficult and critical for the local population.

โ€” An official from the local waterworksDescribing the severe water shortage in Sirk after reservoir damage.

Further reports from Iranian media indicate a severe humanitarian crisis in the city of Sirk, where thousands of residents are without drinking water. This follows U.S. attacks that reportedly damaged two water reservoirs supplying the Bemani and Kouhestak areas. With temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius, the water shortage is described as "extremely difficult and critical" for the local population.

The negotiations for an agreement cannot continue with repeated violations of the ceasefire.

โ€” Esmaeil BaghaeiA spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, commenting on diplomatic efforts.

Iranian officials also stated that the U.S. attacks undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry argued that repeated violations of a ceasefire hinder negotiation progress. The official accused the U.S. of weakening diplomacy through contradictory messages and shifting stances, also citing Israel's actions in Lebanon as damaging the process. The spokesperson emphasized that any diplomatic process requires a minimum of a stable environment.

Any diplomatic process requires a minimum of a stable environment.

โ€” Esmaeil BaghaeiStating the conditions needed for successful negotiations.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.