Iran’s IRGC Launches Retaliatory Strike After US Attacks The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced it had launched a retaliatory strike against a US military base, claiming the attack was in response to US actions against an Iranian communications tower. The IRGC stated that its Aerospace Force fighters targeted the base where the aggression originated, destroying the predicted targets. The semi-official Fars news agency cited the IRGC’s statement, though it did not specify the location of the base. The strike followed US military actions against Iran, which included strikes on Iranian positions in response to what the US described as “aggressive Iranian actions.” The Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that US fighter aircraft had eliminated Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that threatened shipping in regional waters. No US troops were reported to have been harmed in the Iranian attack. Kuwait condemned the Iranian attacks on its territory, with air defenses intercepting missiles and drones as sirens sounded across the country. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the attacks undermined efforts to de-escalate tensions and threatened regional security. The incident occurred amid ongoing hostilities between Iran and the US, with the latest exchanges of fire occurring as indirect negotiations to extend a fragile ceasefire that took effect in April continued. The ceasefire, which has been repeatedly violated, remains a critical point of contention. Both sides are reportedly reviewing a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and initiate peace talks to end the war permanently.#us #iran #central_command #kwait #irgc
Iran-Israel War Escalates: Israel Launches Strikes on Beirut and Tehran Amid Hezbollah and IRGC Attacks Israel announced a series of “wide-scale” strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah targets in Beirut following an Iranian missile attack on the country. The Israeli military confirmed that Iranian missiles were heading toward Israel, prompting air defenses to activate as explosions were reported in Jerusalem. Authorities urged civilians in affected areas to seek shelter. The strikes came after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli territory, intensifying the ongoing conflict. The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on March 11, 2026, demanding Iran immediately cease attacks on Gulf states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. The resolution, approved by 13 votes with two abstentions, cited violations of international law and warned of a “serious threat to international peace and security.” The move followed escalating tensions as Iranian missile strikes and drone attacks disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran was “pretty much at the end of the line,” asserting that U.S. forces had destroyed 58 Iranian naval vessels and that the country’s military infrastructure was nearing collapse. However, Trump’s statements were inconsistent, as he initially reported 28 mine-laying ships were sunk before revising the figure. He also warned that U.S. strikes could cripple Iran’s electricity supply, leaving the country with a “reconstruction that could take a generation.” Iran, meanwhile, warned of a prolonged war that could “destroy” the global economy, countering U.S. claims of imminent defeat. Iranian officials accused the U.S.#iran #israel #hezbollah #united_nations_security_council #irgc
