Iran launches missile and drone attacks in response to US strikes
Iran has fired missiles and drones at US targets after American strikes on its territory, escalating tensions despite warnings from President Trump.
Key Takeaways
AIIran has launched missiles and drones in response to a US attack that targeted sites within its territory.
The move marks a new escalation between the two countries, despite warnings from US President Donald Trump that any Iranian response would be met with a stronger and more severe attack.
According to Al Arabiya, citing Iranian sources, Tehran has begun decisive operations, targeting US bases and interests in the region with missiles and drones.
Iranian social media accounts have posted videos showing an Iranian missile crashing after a failed launch in Kermanshah, western Iran.
US Central Command stated that the strikes were in response to recent attacks and attempted attacks by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as attempts to target US service members stationed in the region.