The entire Persian Gulf region is in an unprecedented orbit of ignition, with Iran launching extensive retaliation by firing Shahed-136 drones and ballistic missiles against US bases in the Middle East region, following the US strikes that occurred on the night of September 1 in the Strait of Hormuz.The US launched missiles against Iranian radars and energy facilities, and the main targets, around 100, were in Hormozgan, Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, and elsewhere.It should be noted that the US military deliberately or accidentally struck civilians at a wedding in Sirik, Iran, killing 5 and injuring approximately 68 people; that is, there were 73 casualties... a second Minab where 168 small children were killed.According to initial information from Iranian media, the main targets of the Iranian attack were Camp Buehring in Kuwait and the US 5th Fleet Base in Bahrain.However, as Iranian authorities emphasize, US bases and interests across the entire region will be targeted by attacks using missiles and drones.Indeed, in its statement, Iran made specific reference to targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Erbil, Iraq.According to the IRGC, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran carried out a powerful attack with 13 ballistic missiles against the US Marine barracks, known as Camp Titin, in Jordan, located on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba.Initial reports speak of dozens killed and wounded US commandos."The attack killed a large number of American soldiers and destroyed several key facilities and enemy attack helicopters," the IRGC stressed.Furthermore, the Iranians attacked drone hangars housing RQ-4 and MQ-9 aircraft in Jordan.
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This development comes about an hour after US President Donald Trump warned that in the event of Iranian retaliation, Washington would respond with "much stronger strikes."Meanwhile, oil prices in the United States are recording a new rise, with brent increasing 6% to $95.
Shocking IRGC warning to Arab states: Expel the Americans, otherwise you are targets
The political deputy of the IRGC, General Yadollah Javani, addressed Arab nations, demanding that they expel American forces or face an overwhelming military response."It is better to expel the Americans from your countries and take back the bases," Javani stated, according to a report published by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.He warned that Iran's armed forces have proven they will retaliate decisively from any location used as a launchpad for attacks against Iran, specifically naming Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
IRGC: American soldiers dead, RQ-4 and MQ-9 drones turned to ash at Prince Hassan base in Jordan
Ballistic missiles hit hangars housing long-range drones, specifically RQ-4 and MQ-9 models, at the Prince Hassan base in Jordan, the Revolutionary Guards claim.As reported by the Iranian news agency Tasnim, the Revolutionary Guards announced that following a fierce attack with ballistic missiles against the long-range drone hangars for RQ-4 and MQ-9 aircraft at the Prince Hassan base, several drones were destroyed, while a number of pilots and flight technical staff were killed."Respected and revolutionary people of Jordan, once again, the hand of the devil emerged from the sleeve of the American military—which we characterize as child-killers—and through the savage bombardment of an engagement ceremony for a young Sunni couple in the Sirik region of Hormozgan, revealed the depth of its hatred toward the Islamic community.
The defeated American military, which we characterize as terrorist and incapable of directly confronting the fighters of Islam, struck innocent people out of desperation and turned a joyful engagement ceremony into mourning.The American military, which at the beginning of its attack against Islamic Iran had killed 168 students at the school in Minab and 21 child-athletes at the stadium in Lamerd, struck last night, Monday, around 70 guests of the ceremony in this attack.Four of them, including a small child, were killed, while the condition of some of the wounded is critical.In retaliation for this crime, the fighters of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a heavy ballistic missile attack against the hangars of RQ-4 and MQ-9 long-range drones at the American airbase in Jordan, known as Prince Hassan," the Revolutionary Guards stated.According to the announcement, several drones were destroyed and a number of pilots and flight technical staff were killed.
At the same time, several of their technical infrastructures went up in flames."Respected and kind-hearted people of Jordan, Jordan is a sacred place where the prophets of God walked, and it must not remain a place for the descendants of the devil.Today, with these savage crimes, the facts have now become clear to everyone," state the Guards.
Revolutionary Guards: Missile attack on the Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait
IRGC publishes footages of its missile launches towards U.S. targets in Jordan.
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They call the attack “Punishing the Offender.” pic.twitter.com/FgyFSNDANE
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a missile and drone attack on the Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait, as well as the destruction of a number of unmanned aerial vehicles.As Tasnim reports, the IRGC announced that the headquarters and residence area of the American commander at the Ali Al Salem base, as well as the hangar and parking area for drones, went up in flames.According to the same statement, a number of enemy personnel were killed and several drones were destroyed.
"Last night, the 'sons of the devil,' some of whom are based at the facilities of what we call the 'Great Satan' in Kuwait, committed a major crime in the region.In a blatant violation of human rights, the American military, which we characterize as child-killers, bombed a residence in Sirik and, painting it in blood, turned the engagement celebration of a young and respected Sunni couple into mourning.In this attack, around 70 innocent people were hit, and four of them, including a child, were killed.In response to this crime, in the early hours today, the fighters of the Ground Forces of the Guards, alongside attacks on American bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Erbil, carried out a combined missile and drone attack against the headquarters and residence of the American commander at the Ali Al Salem base," the Revolutionary Guards claim.According to the statement, a number of enemy forces were killed, and subsequently, the Guards' forces set fire to the hangar and parking area of the drones that had participated in the attacks against the people, destroying a number of unmanned aircraft.
Dozens of Iranian drones hit radars and staging points of US forces in Bahrain, UAE
Additionally, the Iranian military launched dozens of attack kamikaze drones that struck radar systems and deployment positions of US forces at the Al Dhafra and Al Minhad bases in the United Arab Emirates.Concurrently, radar facilities and concentration points of US forces at the Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain became targets of massive attacks by Arash kamikaze drones once again.The Al Dhafra base constitutes one of the significant operational centers of the US in the region, utilized for air operations, reconnaissance, surveillance, and support.The Iranian military emphasized that the enemy's attack on residential areas and the targeting of a wedding ceremony constitute a clear example of a war crime and reveal the "dark nature of American human rights."It added that the response of the Iranian military forces to these events will be "extensive and wide-ranging."
US base in Erbil also in flames - Iran struck with highly powerful missiles
Iran also struck the US base in Erbil, Iraq, with reports indicating power outages in several areas as well as the closure of the city's airport.The Revolutionary Guards announced that their ground forces destroyed a storage facility belonging to the US military in Erbil, while reports mention strikes in the area using extremely heavy missiles.
Red alarm from US Embassy in Emirates: "Caution, the entire Persian Gulf is at risk"
The Embassy of the United States in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai issued a security alert, pointing out that, due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains particularly complex, with the potential for unpredictable escalation.American citizens currently in the Middle East are urged to exercise increased vigilance and be prepared for potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.The American diplomatic mission advised travelers to directly check flight status through their airlines or via official airport websites:Abu Dhabi: https://zayedinternationalairport.ae Dubai: https://dubaiairports.ae/homeAmerican citizens traveling to or from the region are asked to continuously monitor updates regarding the operation of airports and airlines.The announcement also underscores that US diplomatic facilities, even outside the Middle East, have previously been targets of attacks.The United States warns that Iran and supporting organizations might target other US interests abroad or locations connected to the US and American citizens worldwide, including American businesses and other organizations.
Disclosure: "Trump begged the Iranians not to... launch retaliatory strikes against the US"
Meanwhile, Iran claims that US President Donald Trump sent a private message to Tehran requesting that it not proceed with retaliation following the latest American strikes, according to two senior Iranian officials.According to the same sources, the Iranian side immediately rejected the request and initiated retaliatory attacks in recent hours, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that "harsh punishment awaits the aggressors."Concurrently, Donald Trump issued a new warning via the Truth Social platform, declaring that in the event of an Iranian response, Iran "will be hit again, at a much larger and higher level.
"The American president added that the next attack "will not be the largest of all," claiming that an even larger operation "is already on standby" and that, when completed, "very little will be left of the Islamic Republic of Iran."Statements from both sides mark a dangerous escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with the prospect of further military actions remaining open.
Sweeping US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Sirik - Iranians responded targeting cruisers
A scenario of extreme ignition is unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz, with US CENTCOM forces sweeping Iranian targets in Konarak, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm, while Iranians responded instantly by launching anti-ship missiles against American cruisers in the region, as reported by Iranian media on September 1.Specifically, eyewitnesses in the areas of Konarak and Chabahar heard several powerful explosions, while similar reports were recorded in areas of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm.Subsequently, US Central Command (CENTCOM) officially confirmed the new phase of attacks, announcing that American forces initiated strikes against targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) inside Iran.At the same time, Iranian reports mention the launch of anti-ship missiles from Iran targeting American warships of the US Navy in the Gulf of Oman, as the new wave of American strikes against Iranian targets triggers an immediate response from Tehran.And while war fever in the Persian Gulf reaches extreme temperatures, oil prices surged abruptly, with Brent crude moving again toward $94 a barrel, as markets price in a new escalation of tension around Iran.
Series of explosions in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm from US strikes
Specifically since the afternoon of September 1, a series of explosions were reported in recent hours in areas of southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, with local authorities stating that no injuries or damage have been recorded so far.According to the Iranian agency Fars, residents in the areas of Konarak and Chabahar heard several powerful explosions, while similar reports were recorded in areas of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm.The exact location and origin of the explosions remain unknown so far.Iranian state television also reported that multiple explosions were heard east of Bandar Abbas.At the same time, it broadcast that more than five explosions were heard around the village of Masan on Qeshm Island.A few minutes later, residents of Qeshm reported hearing four consecutive explosions from the region of the Strait of Hormuz.At the same time, the deputy head of political, security, and social affairs of the Hormozgan province stated that so far there are no reports of injuries or accidents in the area.For its part, the American media outlet Axios, citing sources, reported that the United States is carrying out attacks against Iranian targets in the area around the Persian Gulf and Hormuz.
Americans bombed Jiroft airport
The civilian airport of Jiroft, located in the Kerman province in southern Iran, was struck by American airstrikes, according to the Iranian state broadcasting network.Earlier, US Central Command (CENTCOM) had announced a series of strikes against targets in Iran.According to the Iranian network Press TV, explosions occurred on the southern coasts of Iran, including on Qeshm Island and in several coastal areas.So far, no further details have been provided regarding the extent of damage or the specific targets of the attacks.
Iranians responded by launching anti-ship missiles at American warships
Concurrently, reports from Tehran mention the launch of anti-ship missiles from Iran targeting US Navy warships in the Gulf of Oman, as the new wave of American strikes against Iranian targets triggers an instant reaction from Tehran.So far, there is no confirmation from the American side regarding whether the missiles were intercepted, whether they hit their targets, or whether they caused damage to American ships.The escalation now appears to be evolving in both directions, with the United States carrying out strikes inside Iran and Tehran responding with missile launches against American naval forces in the area.
Trump: New attacks cause unimaginable destruction to Iran - Punished for mining Hormuz
American forces are conducting strikes against Iranian targets in response to Iran's "failed attempt" to place naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the attack on an American military base in Jordan, stated US President Donald Trump.In a post on the Truth Social platform, the American president noted that the United States is currently conducting attacks against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz."These strikes are large scale and destructive and constitute a response to the failed attempt by the Iranians to place naval mines in the Strait, which is currently free of mines (having been fully removed or neutralized), as well as the launch of eight missiles by Iran against our military base in Jordan, which were successfully intercepted," Trump wrote.At the same time, the American president stated that the United States is preparing a large-scale attack against Iran, which he claimed would cause immense destruction.In a new post on Truth Social, Trump stated that "the largest attack ever carried out" against Iran is imminent and that when it unfolds, "little will remain of the Islamic Republic of Iran."The statements from the American president mark a new significant escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with the possibility of further military actions remaining open.
Red alarm for American bases in the Middle East
At the same time, security alarms have been issued at several American military bases in the Middle East as the United States prepares for the possibility of an Iranian response.According to available information, Iran could proceed with a retaliatory response within the coming hours, with the US base in Jordan not being considered the sole possible target.Other American military facilities in the wider region may also find themselves targeted as Washington increases surveillance and readiness measures against the possibility of a new escalation.
Iran bomb warning: We will impose harsh, extensive, and unexpected punishment on the Americans
Iran will impose "harsh punishment" on any aggressor, while the United States will "deeply regret" any new strikes on Iranian territory, stated Hossein Mohebi, spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an elite force of the Iranian Armed Forces."Severe punishment awaits the aggressors. The US will regret its new attacks," he stated in a message.At the same time, the Iranian agency Tasnim News Agency, citing a source, reported that the Iranian Armed Forces will proceed with a decisive and large-scale response to any violation of the country's territorial integrity.Tehran signals that any new military action against Iran will be met with extensive retaliation, further raising tensions in the region.
CENTCOM: New wave of US military operations against Iran has begun
On the night of September 1, US Central Command (CENTCOM) officially confirmed the new phase of attacks, announcing that American forces initiated strikes against targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) inside Iran.
BREAKING: The operation has begun. CENTCOM announced that the U.S. military has used fighter jets and other assets to carry out precision strikes against air-defense systems and anti-ship weapons belonging to the Iranian Armed Forces and the IRGC along the coasts of the Persian… pic.twitter.com/UegxIw3t5M
— Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch (@BabakTaghvaee1) September 1, 2026
According to CENTCOM, the strikes constitute a response to recent attack attempts by the IRGC against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as against American military personnel in the wider region.This development comes after the previous American strike on Larak Island and Iran's retaliatory missile attacks against US bases in Jordan.Following these specific developments, Donald Trump had warned that the United States would respond in a "harsh manner" toward Iran.
Explosive surge toward $95 a barrel for Brent
An "ignition" is also observed on the market front, as oil prices recorded a sharp surge, with Brent crude moving again toward $95 a barrel, as markets price in a new escalation of tension around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.With new American attacks now being reported in the region, markets once again face the primary scenario of concern: the risk of severe disruption to global energy flows and potential disturbance in the strategically vital maritime route of the Gulf.The resurgence of confrontation between Washington and Tehran brings back to the forefront fears of a further rise in energy prices, as any threat to the security of the Strait of Hormuz—through which a significant portion of global oil production passes—could have direct repercussions on international markets.
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