Iran Claims Responsibility for Attacks on US Bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for drone attacks on American military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as a missile strike on an airbase in Azraq, Jordan. The IRGC stated that it targeted 21 US sites, claiming to have destroyed four, including a hangar for F-35 fighter jets in Jordan. This escalation follows US military strikes on Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz, which were conducted after the downing of a US Apache helicopter. President Donald Trump responded to the situation by stating that Iran will 'pay the price' for delays in negotiations and criticized Iran's military capabilities. Air raid alarms were activated in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Jordan reported intercepting five missiles with no reported injuries or damage. Analysts suggest that Iran's response indicates a shift towards a more aggressive military doctrine, emphasizing the need for proportional retaliation to US actions. Despite the recent violence, both sides appear to prefer avoiding a full-scale war and may seek to return to negotiations, although trust remains low.