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New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know

New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
NEWS SUMMARY
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched overnight retaliatory strikes targeting US military facilities in Bahrain, radar systems in Oman, and bases in Jordan and Kuwait. These attacks are Iran's response to escalating US strikes, with prospects for de-escalation receding.
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What Happened
On Monday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed a third round of retaliatory strikes against US targets in the Gulf, saying it launched missile and drone attacks on US military installations and infrastructure in Juffair, Bahrain, and targeted the Sheikh Isa Air Base. The IRGC also claimed it destroyed long-range and vessel-detection radar systems in Oman, struck Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan with missiles and drones, and set fire to HIMARS launchers and missile warehouses at a US base in Kuwait. Jordan’s military confirmed it intercepted four missiles from Iranian territory, and Kuwait’s army engaged hostile aerial targets. Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it struck dozens of Iranian military targets, including air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats, using fighter aircraft, naval vessels, and one-way attack drones—both aerial and sea-launched for the first time. Valiollah Hayati, deputy governor of Khuzestan province, reported US attacks on at least eight locations, with one person killed and four injured in Mahshahr. President Donald Trump insisted the Strait of Hormuz was open, while the IRGC claimed it was closed. The escalation followed an IRGC attack on three commercial vessels off Oman on July 6, citing unauthorized transit through the strait under a now-collapsed June memorandum of understanding.
Key Actors
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    IRGC(Iranian military force responsible for external operations)Claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes on US-linked targets in Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Kuwait, and declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
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    US CENTCOM(United States Central Command)Conducted precision strikes on Iranian military targets including air-defenses, radar, and drone capabilities, deploying one-way sea drones for the first time.
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    Donald Trump(US President)Stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open and accused Iran of reneging on a deal before launching a drone at a ship.
Why It Matters
The direct exchange of strikes between US forces and the IRGC across multiple Gulf states marks a sharp escalation, moving beyond proxy warfare into open attacks on each other’s military assets. Targeting US-allied bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait—alongside radar systems in Oman—expands the geographical scope of the conflict and risks drawing regional governments deeper into hostilities. With both sides contesting control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping chokepoint, the crisis threatens maritime security and energy flows. The collapse of the June MoU and Washington’s ‘maximum pressure’ posture signal that diplomatic off-ramps are narrowing, increasing the likelihood of further cycles of retaliation.
Watch For
Monitor CENTCOM announcements of additional strikes or defensive measures, and IRGC claims of further attacks on US or allied positions. Track vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz for closures or safe-passage disputes, and watch for diplomatic interventions—especially from Oman or other backchannels—to revive a ceasefire or new MoU. Also observe any Iranian naval or drone activity near commercial shipping and the US response under Trump’s reiterated red lines.
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