The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its aerospace forces launched missile and drone strikes targeting the al-Udeiri base in Kuwait, calling it a base linked to threats against Iran.
Apart from this, Iran also targeted the American amphibious assault ship LHA-7, due to which it had to retreat towards the Southern Indian Ocean. This information has been given by Iranian government media.
Guardsmen also targeted a container ship, which they claimed was Israeli and had the identification code “SDN7”. However, he did not disclose the location of that ship.
The attack, which was part of the 98th wave of “Operation True Promise 4”, destroyed helicopter storage areas and facilities housing US forces, according to the statement. The IRGC also reported that command and control centers located at Camp Victory in Baghdad were targeted by Iraqi resistance groups.
Additionally, drone strikes were reported on five locations in northern Iraq that had been identified by intelligence as bases for opposition and militant groups. The statement warned of further retaliation, saying those responsible for the recent attacks would face serious consequences.
Refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, dealing a major blow to ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the dispute.
A senior Iranian official said Tehran does not believe Washington is ready for a permanent ceasefire, and will not accept any pressure or imposed deadlines. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagai said the US’s 15-point proposal is “highly demanding”, and reiterated that Iran has “formulated and formalized” a separate set of its demands.