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Iranian forces have retaliated against US attacks on infrastructure in the south of Iran, targeting US bases across the region. The IRGC and army of the Islamic Republic of Iran have launched a sweeping wave of retaliatory strikes, destroying radar systems, special operat…
Why it matters
The retaliatory strikes by Iranian forces have significant implications for regional stability and the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US. The strikes demonstrate Iran's determination to defend its interests and infrastructure, and highlight the escalating tensions between the two nations.
In a letter to the UN Security Council and Secretary-General, Ambassador Iravani detailed a series of US strikes between July 8 and July 16 targeting southern provinces, coastal cities, and vital infrastructure, resulting in over 40 Iranian deaths and hundreds injured, including civilians and emergency responders. He also cited former US President Donald Trump's public threats and adm…
The US army has conducted airstrikes for the sixth night in a row, hitting Iranian infrastructure and killing civilians. Iranian armed forces have retaliated by striking US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Syria, and Jordan.
The Iranian Army has launched a drone attack on a US base in Bahrain as part of its 'Saegheh' operation. The attack targeted US military positions, including helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft. The Iranian Army stated that the action was a proportional response to hostile attacks by the US against urban infrastructure and civilians.
The IRGC has launched a surprise attack on a US command center in Syria's Al-Tanf district, killing many US soldiers in retaliation for earlier US attacks on Iranian army barracks in Iranshahr. The IRGC has vowed to continue its defense of Iran's sovereignty.
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