US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?
Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against multiple Gulf countries including Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan, as well as US bases in the region, following continued US military attacks on Iranian targets. Qatar's Ministry of Defence reported that projectiles targeting the country were intercepted, though one child sustained injuries from falling shrapnel during aerial interceptions over Doha.
Escalating military tensions in the Gulf region intensified as Iran conducted coordinated strikes across multiple countries in response to ongoing US military operations. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for a 13th wave of retaliatory strikes targeting US military installations throughout the region.
Qatar experienced direct Iranian fire early Friday morning, with authorities issuing two separate alerts approximately one hour apart. According to Qatar's Ministry of Defence, all incoming projectiles, including at least one missile, were successfully intercepted. However, the country's Ministry of Interior reported that one child sustained injuries from shrapnel that fell during the aerial interception operations over Doha. The child received medical treatment for the injuries.
Other Gulf nations also reported impacts from the Iranian strikes. Bahrain activated air raid sirens and urged residents to remain calm. Oman reported that Iran's military claimed destruction of US radar systems in the Ghanim region and the Strait of Hormuz area, while a commercial tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in nearby waters. Jordan's military stated it successfully intercepted three Iranian missiles targeting the country with no reported casualties.
The broader conflict has resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage. Iran reported 38 deaths and over 400 injuries from US strikes since negotiations began on June 22. US military operations have reportedly damaged bridges, railway infrastructure, and power systems in southern Iran, causing widespread power outages in areas including Bandar Abbas.
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