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Iran launches massive drone wave on US bases in Jordan as Kuwait reports four injured soldiers
Iranian army says it targeted F-18 fighter jet positions, accommodation buildings and equipment hangars used by US forces at Jordan's Azraq Air Base.
Iran launches massive drone wave on US bases in Jordan as Kuwait reports four injured soldiers
Iran has vowed to continue operations, saying any attack on its land, waters or airspace would draw a response. / Reuters Archive

Iran has said that it launched a seventh wave of drone strikes on US military bases in Jordan.

In a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency early on Wednesday, the Iranian army said the attack targeted F-18 fighter jet positions, accommodation buildings and a large equipment hangar used by US forces at Azraq Air Base.

The army said the operation was part of its continuing campaign against US military bases and facilities in the region.

It said the latest strike followed six previous rounds of drone attacks launched in response to US violations of the ceasefire and attacks on Iranian territory.

The army vowed to continue the operations, saying any attack on Iran's land, waters or airspace would draw a response.

The announcement came as Iranian media reported fresh explosions in at least seven locations across the country amid an escalating military confrontation with the US.

Meanwhile, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced another round of strikes on Iran, saying they were aimed at degrading capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM also said US forces resumed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and coastal areas as of 4 pm ET (2000GMT).

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Four wounded in Kuwait

Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti army said that four soldiers were wounded in Iranian missile and drone attacks amid rising escalation between Iran and the US.

Citing Defence Ministry spokesman Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan, the army said in a statement that its forces detected one ballistic missile, five cruise missiles, and 33 drones launched from Iran since Tuesday evening.

The army earlier said that its forces had engaged “hostile aerial targets" in the country's airspace.

"Any explosion sounds that may be heard are the result of the air defence systems intercepting hostile attacks," it added on X.

It called on people to follow safety instructions issued by authorities.

The Defence Ministry also urged citizens and residents to avoid approaching, touching, or photographing any debris resulting from the strikes.

The ministry called on citizens to refrain from publishing or sharing any photos or videos of the affected sites or the locations where shrapnel and interception debris fell on social media.

Tensions have escalated between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, with the two sides exchanging attacks despite a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their conflict and reaching a lasting peace agreement.

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SOURCE:TRT World & Agencies