US Iran War Live Updates: Iran claims missile strike on American bases in Bahrain, Jordan & Kuwait; US says no casualties, damage

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain on Wednesday, claiming strikes on Al-Azraq air base, Ali Al Salem air base, and the U.S. Fifth Fleet in response to earlier U.S. strikes in southern Iran. The Iranian state media reported targeting four locations at Al-Azraq with long-range missiles and drone attacks on Ali Al Salem, while also claiming clashes continued with the U.S. Fifth Fleet. A U.S. official denied any injuries to personnel or known damage to facilities, stating nearly all missiles and drones were intercepted. The official’s assessment aligns with Jordan’s military report, which confirmed intercepting and shooting down five Iranian missiles near Al-Azraq, with no casualties or material damage. Debris from the interceptions fell, but no further harm was reported. The attacks followed a cycle of escalation after Iran accused the U.S. of downing an Apache helicopter in southern Iran earlier in the week. Jordan’s Armed Forces released a statement confirming the missile intercepts, emphasizing the effectiveness of their air defenses. Meanwhile, oil prices rose nearly 1% as tensions between Iran and the U.S. intensified, reversing a seven-week low. The Iranian strikes marked a direct retaliation to U.S. military actions, heightening regional tensions. While Iran’s claims of targeting U.S. forces were met with skepticism, the U.S. acknowledged the intercepts without confirming broader impact. The situation remains fluid, with both sides exchanging strikes in a volatile phase of their conflict.