An IRGC source claimed early Wednesday that Iran fired six missiles at US military bases in Jordan, in response to what it called 'the crimes of the naval siege.' The claim is attributed to a single source and remains unverified.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed early Wednesday that it fired six missiles at US military bases in Jordan, describing the attack as retaliation for "the crimes of the naval siege." The claim, attributed to a single IRGC source, is the latest in a series of Iranian statements on the attack. It follows American sources confirming to The Zioneer at 01:15 Jerusalem that several ballistic missiles were launched at US bases in Jordan—the first such strike since President Trump ordered a halt to US strikes last Friday.
The Zioneer's coverage of the attack evolved rapidly overnight. At 01:15 Jerusalem, Axios first reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles toward a US base in Jordan. Shortly afterward, a US official told i24NEWS that at least four ballistic missiles were fired at a US base in Jordan, calling it a "major attack." Barak Ravid (N12) noted this was the first Iranian missile attack on a US base in the region since President Trump suspended strikes on Friday. Minutes later, American sources confirmed to The Zioneer that several ballistic missiles were launched, upgrading the confirmation from a single official to multiple sources. The IRGC's new claim of six missiles and its justification of a "naval siege" adds a new layer to the narrative, but the source remains the IRGC itself.
Over the past weeks, The Zioneer has reported on a series of IRGC claims of strikes on US bases across Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, including the Prince Hassan airbase and the Muwaffaq al-Salti base. Those claims often lacked independent verification. The current attack, however, has been confirmed by American sources, marking a significant escalation. The IRGC's framing of the strike as a response to a "naval siege" is a new justification not previously seen in its statements.
The exact number of missiles remains unclear—the IRGC claims six, while a US official earlier reported at least four. The specific targets and any damage or casualties have not been independently verified. The IRGC's claim regarding the naval siege is from a single source and has not been corroborated by American or Jordanian officials.
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