The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its Aerospace Force units launched a missile operation targeting U.S. Fighter jet maintenance hangars and a newly established U.S. Command and control center at Jordan’s Azraq Air Base. The IRGC stated in its Statement No. 16 that Kheibar Shekan ballistic missiles were used in the attack. The operation, conducted in two waves, was carried out under the code name “Ya Zaynab al-Kubra (PBUH)”. The IRGC claims the targeted facilities are located in West Asia. This specific claim, detailed in Statement No. 16, asserted that U.S. Fighter jet maintenance hangars and a newly established U.S. Command and control center, situated at Jordan’s Azraq Air Base within West Asia, were directly struck by these ballistic missiles.
Retaliation for U.S. Aggression
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated its missile strike was in retaliation for alleged U.S. Aggression, claiming American forces had launched attacks on multiple locations across Iran the previous night. The IRGC asserted these attacks originated from air bases in Jordan. Among the specific incidents cited, the IRGC claimed U.S. Air bases in Jordan were used to attack the grounds of a children’s cancer hospital, necessitating the evacuation of 121 pediatric cancer patients. The IRGC's Statement No. 16 explicitly framed the operation as a response to a "blatant U.S. Act of aggression" against Iran. This act of aggression, according to the IRGC, involved U.S. Forces launching attacks on multiple locations across Iran during the preceding night, utilizing air bases situated in Jordan.
The Iranian military body further alleged that the United States had a history of utilizing bases in Jordan to conduct assaults against Iran. As another justification for its actions, the IRGC claimed a prior U.S. Strike on an elementary school in Minab resulted in the deaths of 168 children. The IRGC emphasized that the alleged use of Jordanian territory for such operations against Iran was a key factor in their decision to launch the missile strike.
Targeting U.S. Military Assets
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has specifically targeted U.S. Military assets, asserting its actions are a response to alleged American aggression. The IRGC's Statement No. 16 claimed that its Aerospace Force units launched Kheibar Shekan ballistic missiles at U.S. Fighter jet maintenance hangars and a newly established U.S. Command and control center. These facilities are reportedly located at Jordan’s Azraq Air Base, which the IRGC identifies as being in West Asia. The IRGC’s Public Relations Office issued the statement detailing these claims, showing the official nature of the announcement.
The operation, executed in two waves under the code name “Ya Zaynab al-Kubra (PBUH)”, shows the IRGC's declared intention to strike at American military infrastructure. The IRGC reiterated allegations that U.S. Forces have launched attacks from air bases in Jordan against various locations in Iran, including a children’s cancer hospital and an elementary school in Minab. The IRGC further elaborated that these alleged U.S. Attacks on Iran from Jordanian bases had been a recurring issue, forming part of a broader pattern of aggression.
Message to Jordan and U.S.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) urged the people of Jordan not to allow their country’s territory to be used for attacks against Iran. The IRGC’s statement conveyed a message directly to the Jordanian populace, emphasizing the alleged misuse of their land for military operations targeting Iran. This appeal from the IRGC’s Public Relations Office aimed to influence public opinion within Jordan.
The IRGC called on Jordanians to actively oppose U.S. Interests within their borders and to work toward ending the presence of American forces in their country. This appeal from the IRGC signals a direct attempt to influence public sentiment in Jordan regarding the continued presence and activities of U.S. Military personnel. The statement showed the IRGC's position that the presence of U.S. Forces on Jordanian soil posed a direct threat to regional stability and Iran's security.
IRGC Statement Details
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated its operation was a response to a "blatant U.S. Act of aggression" against Iran. The IRGC's Public Relations Office issued the statement detailing these claims, which included the precise targets and the ballistic missiles used. The full Statement No. 16 outlined the justifications and aims of the missile operation.
