Iran threatens to strike sources of US attacks after Lark Island strikes
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Iran's Armed Forces General Staff warned on Sunday that it will target the source of any attack on Iranian territory, after US strikes on Lark Island near the Strait of Hormuz killed at least two people. The statement said bases in some regional countries were used by the US for attacks on Iran despite warnings. Iran's Revolutionary Guards and army said they retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones against US-linked bases in Jordan and the UAE.
Key Facts
- Iran's Armed Forces General Staff said bases in some regional countries were used by the US for attacks on Iranian territory despite warnings.
- The statement declared that Iran's armed forces will target the source of any attack.
- US forces struck Lark Island near the Strait of Hormuz twice overnight, killing at least two people, including civilians, and wounding two.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they hit Muwaffaq Salti and King Hussein air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles.
- Iran's army said it targeted US troops and helicopters at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE with dozens of kamikaze drones.
Iranian Warning
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff issued a written statement on Sunday condemning the use of regional bases for US strikes on Iranian territory. The statement said such bases were used despite warnings and that attacks would not be tolerated. It declared that the aggressive American army has no choice but to leave the region. The statement warned that those facilitating American aggression against Iran should know that Iran's powerful armed forces will target the source of any attack.
US Strikes and Iranian Retaliation
US forces struck Lark Island near the Strait of Hormuz twice overnight, killing at least two people, including civilians, and wounding two. Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they retaliated by hitting Muwaffaq Salti and King Hussein air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles. Iran's army said it targeted US troops and helicopters at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE with dozens of kamikaze drones. Jordan's army said its air defense systems intercepted eight missiles.
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Iran threatens to strike sources of US attacks after Lark Island strikes
