Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of a missile operation dubbed “Annunciation of Victory”, targeting U.S. military installations in Iraq and Qatar, News.Az reports citing TASNIM.
The offensive marks one of the most direct confrontations between Tehran and Washington in recent years.
According to Iranian state media, the operation was carried out in retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian assets in Syria and the strategic Fordow nuclear facility. A statement from the IRGC claimed that precision-guided ballistic missiles were fired at “key command and logistical centers” of the U.S. military, with “severe damage inflicted.”
Unconfirmed reports suggest multiple explosions were heard near Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and Ain al-Asad Air Base in western Iraq, both of which host significant numbers of U.S. troops and advanced military infrastructure. There is no immediate confirmation from the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the extent of damage or casualties.
In Tehran, thousands gathered in support of the strike, with officials framing the operation as a “decisive step in defending national sovereignty and deterring American aggression.” Iranian military sources warned of further escalations if Washington responds militarily.
The White House has yet to issue an official response, but sources within the Pentagon have confirmed that U.S. forces in the region are on high alert, with defensive systems activated across multiple sites.
The missile strikes come amid rising fears of a broader regional war, especially following Israel’s recent operations against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Analysts warn that today’s developments could further destabilize the Middle East and entangle additional regional and global actors.
