Iran claims attacks on US infrastructure in Jordan

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Thursday that it had launched ballistic missile strikes on U.S. military infrastructure located at the King Hussein Air Base and the al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan. The IRGC stated that the attacks were in retaliation for a previous U.S. strike on Iran’s Larak Island in the Persian Gulf.

In a statement carried by Iran’s state-run media, the IRGC warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a stronger response. “Aggression and crime will not solve the enemy’s desperation to weaken the Islamic Republic’s control over the Strait of Hormuz,” the statement said. “Every shot will be met with a more crushing response.”

The IRGC did not provide immediate details on the scale or impact of the missile strikes. U.S. Central Command has not issued a public response regarding the reported attacks. The bases in Jordan are known to host U.S. and coalition forces engaged in counterterrorism operations in the region.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes. Iran has repeatedly emphasized its strategic control over the strait, and recent tensions have raised concerns about the potential for wider conflict in the Middle East.

The IRGC’s claim comes amid a period of heightened military activity in the region, following a series of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Israel, as well as increased U.S. military presence in Jordan. The U.S. has maintained a military footprint in Jordan since the early 2000s, primarily supporting counter-ISIS operations in neighboring Syria and Iraq.

Analysts suggest that the IRGC’s announcement may be part of a broader strategy to deter further U.S. or Israeli actions against Iranian interests. The situation remains fluid, with regional security risks continuing to escalate.

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