Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at Gulf states and Jordan in retaliation for overnight US strikes in southern Iran, according to a regional analyst. The missile fire is ongoing.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that its ongoing regional retaliation involves the use of ballistic missiles, according to a regional analyst. The missile fire targets Gulf states and Jordan and continues as of this morning. The confirmation comes after the IRGC earlier claimed responsibility for attacks on US targets in the region.
As The Zioneer reported at 06:42 Jerusalem, the IRGC claimed responsibility for attacks on US military targets in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, citing the Iranian-aligned outlet Abu Ali Express. That claim was unverified at the time. At the same hour, CENTCOM confirmed it had struck dozens of targets in Iran overnight, including air defense systems and coastal radar. Earlier, at 03:38 Jerusalem, sources close to the IRGC indicated an attack on US assets was imminent. The use of ballistic missiles, now confirmed by a regional analyst, marks a new detail in the nature of the retaliation.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on the escalation. On July 12, the IRGC declared all units combat-ready amid US strikes, which were described as limited in scope, targeting military infrastructure, air defense, and naval assets. The current missile fire represents a direct regional response to those strikes.
No official confirmation from Iranian or US sources has been released regarding the specific ballistic missile strikes. The analyst's report is the sole source for this claim. The extent of the attacks and any casualties remain unverified.
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