Iran announces targeting US bases in the Gulf, Jordan, and Israel with drone attacks
March 13, 2026985 ViewsRead Time: 3 Minutes
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The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters in Iran, Ibrahim Zohfqari, announced on Friday that Iranian forces carried out extensive drone attacks targeting US and Israeli military sites in several areas of the Middle East, as part of the ongoing military escalation in the region.
Ibrahim Zohfqari stated that the attacks were in response to the strikes Iran has recently faced, confirming that the operations included targeting US bases and military facilities in Israel, Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq.
These developments come at a time when the region is witnessing unprecedented military escalation, with exchanges of attacks between Iran and its allies on one side, and the United States and Israel on the other.
Iran announces carrying out drone attacks on Israel
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters stated that Iranian forces targeted several objectives within Israeli territory using a large number of drones.
He explained that these attacks are part of the military operations carried out by Iran and its allies in the region, noting that Iranian drones were able to reach their targets as part of what he described as expanding the scope of military response.
Drones are among the most prominent weapons used by Iran in its military operations, as they rely on them to carry out long-range strikes against military targets in the region.
Targeting US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq
Abbas Nilfroushan confirmed that the attacks also included US military bases in several countries in the region.
According to Iranian statements, the following were targeted:
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan
US bases in Manama, Bahrain
US military bases in Erbil in the Kurdistan region of Iraq
Observers believe that targeting US bases in the region represents a serious escalation in the conflict and may lead to additional military responses from the United States and its allies.
Iran announces hitting a US refueling aircraft
In a notable development, the spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters stated that the defenses belonging to what he described as the Axis of Resistance managed to hit a US refueling aircraft in the air, resulting in the death of its crew.
No official comment has yet been issued by the United States to confirm or deny this account, while military sources continue to monitor developments related to the recent attacks.
Targeting the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
The Iranian spokesman also announced that Iranian forces targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) during operations that took place last night.
He pointed out that the attack came as part of military operations targeting the US military presence in the region, confirming that Iran will continue to respond to any attacks targeting its territory or interests.
Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East
These statements come at a time when the Middle East is witnessing increasing military escalation between Iran, the United States, and Israel, with continued missile and drone attacks on several fronts.
Analysts warn that targeting US bases and aircraft carriers in the region could lead to an expansion of military confrontation, especially with multiple regional parties entering the conflict.
These developments also raise concerns about the stability of the region and the security of international navigation and global energy markets, amid ongoing tensions and rising prospects for military escalation in the coming phase.
