Iran has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks targeting United States military bases and assets in Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq, following deadly US strikes inside Iran that Tehran says killed civilians.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched what it described as a “heavy” ballistic missile attack on Prince Hassan Air Base and a US Marine base in Jordan. The attacks were presented as retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei also warned Washington that Iran’s armed forces had “unforgettable lessons” in store for the United States. His statement was his first public message since the latest round of US-Iran attacks began.
Wedding gathering reportedly hit in southern Iran
Iranian authorities said US strikes near the southern port city of Sirik killed at least four people, including a child, at a wedding gathering. The Iranian Health Ministry said about 50 others were wounded.
Iranian officials described the incident as an attack on civilians. The United States, however, said its strikes were aimed at military targets, including air-defence systems, radar installations, maritime assets and mine-laying capabilities.
Iran subsequently launched retaliatory attacks against US-linked military positions across the region.
Gulf states report interceptions
Bahrain condemned what it called “heinous” Iranian attacks and said its forces had destroyed several incoming projectiles.
Bahrain’s authorities also issued repeated warnings to residents, urging them to remain calm and move to safe locations while monitoring official channels for further instructions.
Jordan said it intercepted most of the missiles fired into its airspace, while Kuwait reported intercepting drones and missiles.
Israel also reported warning sirens in the north after detecting a suspicious aerial target. The Israeli military later said its investigation indicated that the intercepted object was likely a false target.
Oil prices and global markets affected
The renewed fighting has also triggered concerns in global financial and energy markets.
Brent crude futures rose by about 0.92 percent to $95.52 a barrel as investors reacted to the escalating confrontation and concerns over disruptions to regional energy supplies.
Government bond markets also came under pressure, with borrowing costs rising in several major economies amid renewed fears over higher energy prices, inflation and government debt.
The latest escalation comes as diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue, with civilians increasingly caught in the fighting.
Iranian officials have accused the United States of failing to honour commitments under a memorandum of understanding reached in June, while Washington says its military actions are intended to respond to Iranian threats and attacks against shipping and US interests in the region.
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