Iran's IRGC declares firing on U.S. military base in UAE

BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 16. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC/SEPAH) of Iran fired on the U.S. Al-Dafrah air base in the UAE today, says the statement of the IRGC, Trend reports According to the statement, during the 41st phase of the "True Promise 4" operation, an ammunition depot at the Al-Dafrah air base was precisely hit The statement added that the U.S. contingent deployed fighter jets to the air base from alternative installations Since no concrete agreement was reached in negotiations between the United States and Iran over the nuclear program, the U.S. and Israel began military airstrikes against Iran on February 28. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. military facilities located in countries across the region, starting the same day On the first day of the air strikes against Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking military officials were killed. On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s third Supreme Leader by majority vote From March 1 through March 5, the confrontation expanded further, affecting several countries across the Middle East According to information, the U.S. side suffered losses of 8 dead and more than 140 wounded The ongoing conflict has significantly threatened the region’s energy infrastructure and maritime transport. Oil prices have surged on global markets due to heightened security tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several countries to advise their citizens to leave the region Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News Agency's WhatsApp channel