Iran Strikes U.S. Military Sites in Kuwait, Jordan; Claims Drone Downed

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that its forces targeted U.S. military infrastructure in Kuwait and Jordan, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. The IRGC also claimed to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone over Andimeshk in Iran's Khuzestan province, describing the action as a response to overnight U.S. strikes on southern Iran.

According to the IRGC, Iranian forces struck early warning radar systems at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and a U.S. troop gathering site. In Jordan, the IRGC stated it targeted radar locations, communication systems, and fuel storage facilities at the U.S.-operated Al Azraq Air Base using suicide drones. These actions were presented as retaliation for U.S. attacks on a military base in Iranshahr.

The IRGC dismissed reports of casualties or damage in Pakdasht, attributing any sounds to Iranian air defense activities. Separately, Iranian authorities reported that parts of Semnan Airport were hit by airstrikes, though residential areas in the province remained unaffected. Fars News Agency reported explosions near Khondab, southwest of Tehran, following U.S. strikes.

This latest exchange occurred as the U.S. continued its military campaign against southern Iran, with Tehran responding by targeting U.S. bases and strategic sites. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed completing a new wave of strikes against Iran, targeting command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities. Previous U.S. attacks reportedly hit Bandar Abbas Port, Rask and Konarak in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Ahvaz, and areas around Qeshm Island.

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The enemy must not think that they are able to continue the current battle and turn it into a war of attrition.