Iran Launches Third Round of Retaliation: Drone Strikes on U.S. Bases in Five Countries Including Kuwait and Qatar
¬ Iranian Parliament Speaker: The Era of Unilateral Agreements Is Over
¬ Media: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Warns It Will Strike Enemy Bases Across the Middle East if Attacked
¬ U.S. Official: Iran’s Alleged Threat to Assassinate Trump “Lacks Credibility”
¬ U.S. Central Command Confirms Iran Was Attacked
¬ Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Announces Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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According to Press TV, in response to U.S. attacks, Iran carried out strikes against American targets located in Middle Eastern countries.
The report stated: "In response to continued U.S. attacks on southern Iran, the Iranian military used drones to strike a Patriot air defense system, an ammunition depot, and a military radar facility in Kuwait."
In addition, Iran targeted the U.S. airbase at Al Udeid in Qatar, U.S. military communication and radar facilities in Bahrain, and an aircraft carrier refueling platform in Oman.
According to Reuters, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps destroyed a command center and an MQ-9 drone hangar at Jordan’s Prince Hassan Air Base.
Previously, explosions were reported in the southern Iranian cities of Asaluyeh, Konarak, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, and Qeshm Island. These blasts occurred after the U.S. Central Command launched attacks following Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran sealed off the Strait of Hormuz early Sunday morning. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated this measure would continue until the United States ends its interference in the region.
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On July 12, Iran’s Islamic Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on social media platform X, urging the United States to abide by the memorandum of understanding—or face consequences.
Previously, the U.S. Central Command announced a new round of strikes against Iran.
Ghalibaf wrote: "The era of unilateral agreements is over. We have told you: either honor your commitments, or pay the price."
He also attached a screenshot of Clause 5 of the memorandum. Clause 5 stipulates that after signing this memorandum, Iran will make every effort to ensure merchant ships can safely and freely travel between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman within a 60-day period.
Earlier, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. ceases interference in the region. No vessels are allowed to pass before then.
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According to Press TV, after deciding to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that if the country faces further aggression, it will strike enemy bases across the Middle East.
Previously, the Revolutionary Guard announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to an unidentified vessel turning off its identification system and attempting to transit through the strait along an unauthorized route. Iranian security authorities emphasized that the strait would remain closed until U.S. intervention in the region ends.
The news outlet reported: "If the enemy … commits new acts of aggression against our country, they will face severe retaliation, and new enemy bases in the region will become targets of attack."
Earlier today, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement saying that a vessel turned off its systems and attempted to cross the strait via an unapproved route, forcing Iranian forces to carry out a strike to prevent passage.
The U.S. Central Command confirmed a new round of attacks on Iran.
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Western media cited sources familiar with the matter, reporting that U.S. intelligence agencies did not fully regard the intelligence provided by Israel about Iran allegedly plotting to assassinate Trump as credible. Nevertheless, due to cautious security planning, President Trump temporarily changed his aircraft during the NATO summit this week.
Earlier this week, Trump declined to use a newly gifted aircraft from the Qatari royal family—acquired last year—during his visit to Turkey for the NATO summit, opting instead to fly on an older model plane citing security concerns. Foreign reports indicate this decision coincided with the receipt of sensitive intelligence from Israel regarding Iran possibly planning to assassinate Trump.
However, several U.S. officials expressed skepticism about the authenticity and urgency of this intelligence, stating it had not yet constituted a "concrete and credible threat." Sources said even though the threat assessment did not meet final confirmation standards, the ongoing resurgence of regional hostilities and complex security conditions made the intelligence sufficient to trigger the highest-level flight safety review. Due to insufficient protective equipment on the new aircraft, it was ultimately replaced on short notice.
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The U.S. Central Command confirmed a new round of attacks on Iran.
Previously, Press TV reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that, after multiple warnings, it forced a vessel to halt navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Central Command posted on social media platform X: "In response, the United States is continuously undermining Iran’s ability to launch attacks on civilian mariners and commercial ships freely passing through the Strait of Hormuz, making Iran pay a heavy price. These strikes are conducted under the orders of the highest commander."
Press TV previously reported explosions in the southern Iranian cities of Bushehr and Asaluyeh.
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According to Iran’s Press TV, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until the United States ends its interference in the region.
The statement said: "The Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice; no vessel may pass through until the United States ends its interference in the region."
The statement noted that a vessel turned off its systems and attempted to cross the strait via an unauthorized route, prompting Iranian forces to conduct a strike to prevent its passage.
In mid-June, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict. However, on the early morning of July 8, the United States resumed attacks. President Trump claimed this was in response to Iran’s attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened that if such incidents recur, the U.S. would escalate its retaliatory actions.
In retaliation, Iran struck U.S. military infrastructure in the Middle East. Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated that Washington’s actions seriously violated the agreed-upon accord.
Source: sputniknews
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