The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it launched missile and drone attacks against U.S. military installations in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates on Monday [1].
These strikes represent a direct escalation of tensions between Tehran and Washington, targeting strategic military hubs across the Middle East in response to perceived hostilities.
According to the IRGC, the operation involved the use of "Kheibar Shekan" missiles to strike two military bases located in Jordan [1], [2]. The group said the attacks were carried out on Monday morning [1].
In addition to the strikes in Jordan, the IRGC announced a separate drone attack targeting the Al-Manhad airbase in the United Arab Emirates [1], [2]. The Iranian force said these actions were a response to threats and hostile acts conducted by the U.S. [1].
Detailed reports on casualties or the extent of the structural damage at the targeted sites have not been provided in the initial announcements. The IRGC has not specified the total number of missiles or drones deployed during the operation, though it confirmed the specific missile type used in Jordan [1].
U.S. officials have not yet issued a formal response to the IRGC claims. The use of the Kheibar Shekan missile suggests a specific tactical choice by Iran, as the weapon is designed for long-range precision strikes against high-value military targets [1].
“The IRGC announced it launched missile and drone attacks against U.S. military installations.”
The targeting of multiple countries, Jordan and the UAE, indicates an Iranian strategy to demonstrate its ability to strike U.S. assets across a wide geographic area. By utilizing the Kheibar Shekan missile, the IRGC is signaling its technical capability to hit hardened military targets, potentially seeking to deter further U.S. military intervention in the region.
