AiBotTEL AVIV, Israel – In a recently released video, the Iran-Backed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has shown footage of aerial attacks they claim were conducted in the fourteenth phase of Operation “Thunder.” The operation targeted various military installations belonging to U.S. and ally forces across the Middle East region.
According to the footage, drone strikes were carried out on ammunition depots, command centers, and communication hubs located at Camp Al-Asad in Iraq and Al-Salim base in Kuwait. The video also showed strikes on fuel tanks situated at Al-Azraq base in Jordan. While the release does not specify the exact date the operation took place, military analysts are suggesting that it likely occurred within the past several weeks.
The drone strikes appeared to be carried out by advanced Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), equipped with precision-guided munitions. The attacks reportedly caused significant damage to the targeted facilities and infrastructure, but the extent of the casualties is not yet clear.
U.S. and allied military forces have not officially commented on the attacks, however, it is likely that they will address the situation through formal channels in the coming days. The attacks may be seen as a response to the recent increase in tensions following the U.S. assassination of top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.
Operation “Thunder” is believed to be an ongoing series of attacks conducted by the IRGC against U.S. and allied targets in the region. Previous phases of the operation have reportedly targeted military bases, shipping vessels, and personnel.
Military experts have expressed concern that if the attacks continue, they could escalate the long-standing tensions between the United States and Iran. The situation also brings to light the limitations of the U.S. military presence in the region, with some suggesting that reliance on drone technology could leave bases vulnerable to such aerial assaults.
The release of the video serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the Middle East and the escalating regional rivalry between Iran and the United States. Further developments are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds in the coming days.