Get you up to speed: Middle East War: Iran claims strikes on US bases in multiple countries
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced they targeted US military bases across the Middle East in response to American attacks on Iranian sites. The situation centres on the disputed Strait of Hormuz, with both nations claiming control over it.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have confirmed that operations against US military bases took place on Monday as part of their response to earlier American attacks within Iran. The United States maintains a strategic interest in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump indicating that the US may assume a protective role over this critical waterway.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for strikes on US military bases in the Middle East, framing these actions as retaliation for American attacks within Iran. In response, President Donald Trump stated that the US may assume guardianship of the Strait of Hormuz and insisted on being “reimbursed” for these efforts.
What remains unclear — It is not clear how both the US and Iran plan to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attack US military bases in Middle East
