Iran War
Iran war day 104: Iran says it attacks US bases after American strikes
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US military's Central Command announced strikes against multiple targets inside Iran, describing the operations as acts of "self-defense" amid soaring tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. In response, Iran's top military command closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, warning vessels to stay away. US Defense Secretary confirmed Washington was launching strikes on "key facilities" in Iran, with the possibility of continued strikes if necessary.