Iran Strikes Back With Missiles and Drones After US Attacks, Trump Warns of ‘Serious’ Response

Washington: Tension between America and Iran has increased once again. After the American attacks, Iran has started retaliating. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched missile and drone attacks against the US. IRGC has claimed that it targeted American targets in many places including Jordan. At the same time, US President Donald Trump has warned that any retaliatory action by Iran will be given a more serious response by America.

How did Iran retaliate against America?

After the US attacks, Iran fired missiles and drones from its territory. The IRGC said it retaliated to repel the attackers. According to the organization, a heavy ballistic missile attack was carried out on Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan. In this attack, it has been claimed that the hangars housing RQ-4 and MQ-9 drones were targeted.

In a statement broadcast on Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC claimed that several drones were destroyed, while some US aircraft and technical personnel were also hit. In addition, fires were reported in several parts of the technical infrastructure. However, these claims were not immediately confirmed by America or Jordan.

Why did sirens start sounding in Jordan?

Sirens were activated in Jordan amid Iran's retaliation. According to state TV, the rockets were intercepted in the capital Amman. Al Jazeera Arabic also reported the interception of rockets in a city in Jordan.

The US carried out new air strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday. After this the tension in the area increased further. Due to the ongoing conflict for the last several days, the fear of a major military conflict in West Asia is continuously increasing.

What warning did Trump give to Iran?

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against retaliatory action. According to Trump, if American targets are targeted by Iran, America will react more seriously. He claimed on social media that the US military is carrying out large and powerful attacks on Iranian targets near Jordan.

Trump also said that America's action is in response to military activities carried out by Iran. Due to this, there is a possibility of further increase in tension between the two countries.

What is the threat to the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran has threatened to stop oil exports from the Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz is an extremely important route for global oil supplies. The fear of its closure may increase pressure on crude oil prices in the international market.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant has also warned of imposing new sanctions on Iran. In such a situation, along with military tension, there are signs of increasing economic conflict between the two countries.

Why did America target IRGC?

According to the US Central Command, the US military launched strikes on IRGC targets in Iran on Tuesday. According to the US, this action was taken following IRGC's alleged attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US military personnel deployed in the area.

Iran described these attacks as part of American action and launched missile and drone attacks in response. Tension in West Asia has reached a serious level amid continuous military action from both the countries.