TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed significant military achievements in its latest operations, asserting that hundreds of American personnel were killed or injured and that advanced United States military equipment was destroyed.
The claims, which could not be independently verified, come amid rising tensions across the Middle East.
In this regard, approximately 500 American soldiers were either killed or wounded during recent engagements. The Iranian forces also claimed to have shot down a US F-16 fighter jet, although no confirmation has been issued by U.S. officials regarding this development.
So far, Iranian defense systems intercepted and destroyed an American MQ-9 drone over the city of Shiraz in Iran’s فارس province.
Meanwhile, regional tensions appeared to intensify further as reports emerged that Iranian-launched drones crashed near an airport in Kuwait, causing fires and significant damage to radar systems.
So far, Iran has also claimed responsibility for retaliatory strikes targeting industrial installations in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. These actions were described as a response to earlier attacks on Iranian steel plants.
Separately, Iran’s president issued a message to regional countries, urging them not to allow their territories to be used for hostile actions against Iran.
The statement focused on the importance of regional sovereignty and cautioned against involvement in escalating conflicts.
On the other hand, a statement attributed to the US Vice President suggested that American strategic objectives in the region had largely been achieved, adding that the United States may soon reduce its presence in Iran-related operations.
The situation remains fluid, with conflicting claims and limited independent verification.
