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Iran says it hit US bases after strikes near Hormuz — AI-generated representative image of heightened security at a Gulf-region military base amid reported Iran-US escalation.

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Iran’s Armed Forces say they carried out coordinated missile and drone strikes on multiple US military facilities across the region, including sites in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, after what Tehran describes as renewed US airstrikes on Iran’s southern coastline. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army said further American action would be met with harsher retaliation.

The claims mark a sharp escalation in a confrontation centered on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. Iranian officials say the waterway has been closed “until further notice,” while the US military says it is conducting strikes aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to control the strait—raising the risk of wider regional instability for several countries hosting US forces. For more on Tehran’s stated posture, see Iran’s Plan to Strike Back Against the U.S..

Key developments

Iranian strikes reported: The IRGC said its Aerospace Force struck “key military infrastructure” at Jordan’s Prince Hassan Air Base in what it described as the first phase of a retaliatory operation.
Qatar base targeted, IRGC claims: The IRGC said ballistic missiles targeted the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, claiming its fighter aircraft maintenance and repair center and its command-and-control center were destroyed.
Oman port attacked, IRGC says: In a third phase, the IRGC’s Aerospace Force said it launched a “heavy” attack on logistical support centers for naval vessels and fueling platforms for US aircraft carriers at the Port of Duqm, Oman.
Drones launched at Kuwait and Bahrain, Army says: Iran’s Army said it sent waves of self-destructive drones at US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Kuwait targets listed by Iran’s Army: The Army said its drones hit a Patriot air defense system, an ammunition depot, and a radar site belonging to the US military in Kuwait.
Bahrain targets listed by Iran’s Army: The Army said another wave hit a US military communications system and a radar site in Bahrain.
Strait of Hormuz incident alleged: The IRGC said a second “offending vessel” in the Strait of Hormuz was struck and brought to a halt.
US action cited by Iran: The IRGC said the United States launched airstrikes against “several coastal bases and telecommunications towers” along Iran’s southern coastline.

Context and background

The exchange follows heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s IRGC Navy earlier announced the closure of the strait “until further notice,” saying it would remain closed until the United States ends its intervention in the region.

Iran’s IRGC said the United States had sought to increase tensions by the “illegal movement” of several vessels south of the Strait of Hormuz and by attempting to impose its will on the Omani government. Iran’s Navy said it thwarted the attempt with what the IRGC described as a “decisive response.”

The latest developments come amid broader regional friction involving Iran, the United States and allied partners. Read more in World Reacts to Israeli Strikes on Iran: Calls for Restraint Amid Rising Tensions.

Details and evidence

In statements issued early Sunday, the IRGC warned that “the continued aggression” of the United States would be met with “more severe responses.” In a separate statement, Iran’s Army also warned that any repeat of US attacks would be met with “more severe responses,” placing responsibility for “insecurity in the region” on what it called the “American-Zionist enemy.”

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it launched strikes on the orders of US President Donald Trump, describing the objective as reducing Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly before CENTCOM’s announcement, residents in the southern port cities of Asalouyeh and Bandar Dayyer in Bushehr Province reported hearing several explosions, according to Fars News Agency. The exact locations of the blasts were not immediately determined.

The IRGC also referenced a recent “unprecedented funeral procession attended by tens of millions,” saying the public’s determination was reflected in its forces’ actions.

Current status and next steps

Iran has framed its strikes as phased retaliation and has warned of escalated responses if the United States continues what it calls attacks on southern Iran. The United States, through CENTCOM, has said its strikes were ordered by President Trump and were focused on limiting Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz.

Voice of Urdu could not independently verify the operational claims made by either side, including reported damage at specific bases and facilities, based solely on the material provided. Further official updates from involved governments and militaries are awaited.