Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility on May 28 for a missile strike targeting a US air base, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between Tehran and Washington. The IRGC framed the attack as retaliation for prior American military actions near Bandar Abbas airport in Iran.
Reports indicated the strikes began at approximately 4:50 a.m. local time, with the IRGC claiming to have targeted several US military installations across the Gulf region. The attack reportedly involved missile debris overflying Jordanian airspace, raising immediate safety concerns for the kingdom.
Multiple US facilities reportedly targeted
The scope of the IRGC’s claimed operation extended well beyond Jordan. Claims suggested that US facilities in Kuwait, including Ali Al Salem and Camp Arifjan, as well as Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, were also targeted during the salvo. Al Udeid alone serves as the forward headquarters for US Central Command and hosts thousands of American military personnel, making it one of the most strategically significant installations in the region.
The Muwaffaq Salti air base and the logistics hub known as Tower 22, both located in Jordanian territory, have historically been pivotal nodes in America’s regional military architecture. Tower 22 gained international attention in early 2024 when a drone strike killed three US service members there.
