Iran launches drone attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Jordan
Iran said it targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan with drones, striking fuel tanks and hangars in response to ongoing American attacks.
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AIIran launched drone attacks on facilities used by the US military in Bahrain and Jordan on Friday, in retaliation for a wave of American strikes on Iran that have continued for the thirteenth consecutive night.
In a statement broadcast on state television, the Iranian military said that "Arash" attack drones targeted fuel tanks, equipment warehouses, silos, and barracks belonging to the US military at Isa Air Base in Bahrain on Friday morning.
Explosions and warning sirens were reportedly heard in Bahrain on Friday morning.
The Iranian military also announced drone attacks in Jordan, claiming to have targeted aircraft hangars, maintenance facilities, and barracks at Azraq Air Base. However, there were no reports from Jordan confirming strikes in recent hours.
Iran has stated that it considers any facility in the Middle East used by the US military to launch attacks against its territory as a legitimate target.