Iran formally accepted responsibility for attacking American radar systems in Oman overnight, according to the Hezbollah-affiliated outlet Abu Ali Express. Tehran also claimed that its forces struck targets in seven Arab countries, expanding the list of nations hit in its retaliatory campaign against the United States.
Iran formally claimed responsibility for an overnight attack on American radar systems in Oman, the Hezbollah-affiliated outlet Abu Ali Express reported Friday morning. Tehran also stated that its forces struck targets in seven Arab countries, expanding the list of nations hit in its ongoing retaliatory campaign against the United States from six to seven, with Oman being the new addition.
The claim follows earlier reports from the same outlet that Iran had struck six Arab countries — Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq, and Syria — in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes. As The Zioneer reported at 09:22 Jerusalem, Iran had said it attacked those six countries. The new statement adds Oman and a specific target: US radar systems.
The broader context: Overnight, the United States struck dozens of targets along the Iranian coast for the fourth consecutive night, according to reports. Iran retaliated with strikes on Kuwait and elsewhere. The conflict has escalated over the past week, with Iran repeatedly targeting US bases and facilities in the Gulf region.
The claim regarding Oman is unverified by independent sources, and the full extent of the attacks remains unclear.
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- DevelopingIran claims it struck 11 military bases across the Middle East in past 24 hours
- DevelopingOvernight: Iran Strikes Kuwait and Bahrain, Reports Say
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia condemns Iranian strikes on six countries, accuses Tehran of violating international law
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