Iran’s Revolutionary Guards bomb US military positions in retaliatory attack
The IRGC’s subsequent statement appeared to confirm that Tehran had acted on its warning, framing the strikes as a direct response to the latest U.S. military action.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday announced that it had launched attacks against U.S. military positions in the region in retaliation for what it described as a fresh American strike on Iranian territory.
In a statement carried by Iranian state and semi-official media, the IRGC said its forces had targeted U.S. military assets as part of a response to the latest escalation between Tehran and Washington. However, the military organization did not specify which U.S. bases or installations were targeted, nor did it provide details on the scale or outcome of the operation.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States following recent military exchanges that have raised concerns about a broader regional conflict. U.S. officials had earlier confirmed carrying out strikes against Iranian targets, though details surrounding the operation remain limited.
Before the official announcement, Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency published a statement attributed to the IRGC warning that any new U.S. attack would be met with a “swift and decisive” response. The report was later removed from the agency’s website without explanation.
The IRGC’s subsequent statement appeared to confirm that Tehran had acted on its warning, framing the strikes as a direct response to the latest U.S. military action.
As of the time of reporting, there was no immediate comment from the U.S. Department of Defense or the White House regarding Iran’s claims. It also remained unclear whether the alleged attacks resulted in casualties or damage to U.S. personnel or facilities.
The exchange marks another escalation in the long-running confrontation between the two countries, with analysts warning that continued retaliatory actions could further destabilize the Middle East if diplomatic efforts fail to contain the crisis.
