US strikes Iran air defenses; Tehran hits US bases in Jordan, UAE
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The United States struck air defense, radar, maritime, mine, and communications facilities of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), BBC reported. Iranian media said the strikes hit the south of the country, and Hormozgan province authorities said four people were killed. Tehran said it retaliated with strikes on US bases in Jordan and the UAE.
Key Facts
- The US strikes targeted IRGC air defense, radar, maritime, mine, and communications facilities, according to BBC.
- Hormozgan province authorities said four people were killed in the US strike.
- Iran said it retaliated with strikes on US bases in Jordan and the UAE.
- Peru announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Iran, citing human rights, shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, and obstruction of IAEA inspectors.
- US President Donald Trump said he wants to rename the Strait of Hormuz in his honor.
US-Iran Exchange of Strikes
The United States struck air defense, radar, maritime, mine, and communications facilities of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), BBC reported. Iranian media reported American strikes on the south of the country. Hormozgan province authorities said four people were killed in the strike. Communications infrastructure in some areas of the province was damaged, Mehr reported. On the night of August 31, the US struck Iran for the first time since late July, hitting Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Retaliation
Tehran said it launched retaliatory strikes on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. The previous day, the US attacked facilities in Iran, and military command in Tehran responded with strikes on American facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq.
Diplomatic Fallout
Peru's Foreign Ministry announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Iran. The decision was explained by a combination of grievances against Tehran, including the human rights situation, restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and obstacles to the work of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors. The severance of diplomatic relations does not mean the cessation of consular ties between the two countries. Peru intends to continue providing consular services to its citizens in Iran and ensure the protection of their interests in accordance with international agreements.
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