Iran Retaliates Against US Strikes, Trump Issues Stark Warning
Tehran/Washington — Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a dangerous flashpoint, with both sides claiming military strikes against each other. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that between 2:00 and 3:00 AM local time Sunday, its naval and aerospace forces jointly targeted Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US…
Tehran/Washington — Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a dangerous flashpoint, with both sides claiming military strikes against each other. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that between 2:00 and 3:00 AM local time Sunday, its naval and aerospace forces jointly targeted Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters at Port Salman in Bahrain, claiming eight key American military installations were destroyed. Iran called the operation a “decisive response” to US strikes on five of its coastal sites and warned of severe retaliation against any future attacks, regardless of their scale or nature.
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social that American forces had struck Iranian missile and drone stockpiles, coastal radar installations, and other military targets, calling it a response to ceasefire violations and Iranian aggression. Trump issued a stark warning, saying Washington may be compelled to complete its military campaign, adding: “There may come a point where further restraint is no longer possible — Iran may cease to exist.” Meanwhile, Bahrain strongly condemned the Iranian strikes as a violation of its sovereignty and demanded an emergency UN Security Council session, urging swift implementation of Resolution 2817. American officials have yet to confirm Iranian claims as the international community watches the escalating crisis with deep concern.
