Iranian Army Launches Eighth Round of Drone Strikes on US Base in Jordan

Iran’s Army said it launched the eighth round of drone strikes against American targets in the region, targeting the Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan, where US troops are stationed.

In a statement, the Iranian Army said the latest phase of “Sa’eqeh (Lightning) Operation” began early Wednesday after repeated “aggressive attacks” by the United States on Iranian territory.

According to the statement, the Al-Azraq Air Base was targeted for the second time. Iranian loitering drones reportedly struck shelters for F-18 fighter jets and large US military equipment storage hangars.

The Iranian Army said it will continue to defend the country’s security and territorial integrity and will respond to any threat. It added, “Our defensive capabilities are not intended to initiate any war; rather, they reflect our unwavering determination and unshakable resolve to safeguard Iran’s independence and territorial integrity.”

The statement said the United States has carried out attacks on Iranian territory, especially along Iran’s southern coast, while trying to keep maritime traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and says it will keep it closed until the United States ends its interference.

The Iranian military also said it has responded to US actions by attacking American military targets across the region.

On Monday, Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia said, “The aggressive and corrupt president of the United States must learn to respect international law, the rights of nations, and the dignity of peoples. As we have previously stated, the Strait of Hormuz will never be reopened through war, hostility, or acts of aggression by the United States.”