Iran Releases Footage of Missile Launches Targeting US Military Bases

Source: Global Times
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Iranian media has just released footage of the missile launch by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeting a U.S. Air Force base today (May 28). In the early hours of today local time, the U.S. conducted airstrikes on a location in the suburbs of Abbas Port, after which Iran retaliated against the U.S. Air Force base that initiated the attack. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei issued a statement today, strongly condemning the U.S. military strikes on certain areas of southern Abbas Port, stating that this act is a blatant violation of Iran's territorial integrity and national sovereignty, and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. Baghaei pointed out that the United Nations Security Council has the responsibility to fulfill its legal obligations and hold the U.S. accountable.

Classification
Region
Africa
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missile strikes against a U.S. airbase in response to a U.S. airstrike in the vicinity of Abbas Port.
Location
Abbas Port
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
May 28
Equipment
missiles
Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missile strikes against a U.S. airbase on May 28 in response to a prior U.S. airstrike near Abbas Port. The Iranian government condemned the U.S. actions, asserting they violated Iran's sovereignty and international law.

Key Facts
  • Iran's IRGC launched missile strikes against a U.S. airbase.
  • The strikes were in retaliation for a U.S. airstrike near Abbas Port.
  • Iran condemned the U.S. actions as a violation of its sovereignty.