Washington, DC – The US military announced it conducted strikes targeting forces it identified as belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following attacks on US forces stationed in Jordan. It asserted that the operation was carried out in self-defense and to protect its personnel deployed in the region.
The US military explained that the strikes targeted sites and personnel it said were involved in planning or executing attacks against US forces. It also indicated that the operation was conducted after an intelligence and military assessment. The stated objective was to reduce any future threats to US forces.
The statement affirmed that the United States will continue to take necessary measures to protect its personnel and interests in the Middle East. It also emphasized that any attacks targeting US forces will be met with an appropriate response at a time of Washington’s choosing.
These developments come amid escalating security tensions in the region, with the United States and Iran continuing to trade accusations regarding responsibility for attacks targeting US forces. This continues amid international concerns about the potential for wider escalation and its repercussions for the security and stability of the Middle East.
