Iran claims strikes on U.S. bases across Middle East

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Monday that it had struck U.S. military bases in several Middle Eastern countries in response to American airstrikes on Iranian targets. The statement, issued by the Guard’s public affairs office, said the attacks were a “retaliatory measure” and that the U.S. had “exceeded the limits of its authority” in the region. The targets were not named, but the Guard’s claim follows a series of U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites that began in early March.

The incident comes amid a broader dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world’s oil passes. Both Tehran and Washington have asserted control over the strait, with Iran arguing that it is a sovereign waterway while the United States claims it has a security interest in ensuring free navigation. In a telephone interview with Fox News on Monday, former President Donald Trump reiterated the U.S. position, stating that Washington would “probably become the guardian of the strait” and that the United States should be “reimbursed” for its security role.

The U.S. Department of Defense has not yet confirmed the Revolutionary Guard’s claims, and no U.S. military bases have reported damage. The incident heightens tensions in an already volatile region, where both sides have engaged in a cycle of strikes and counter‑strikes. Analysts say that any escalation could have significant implications for global oil markets and regional security dynamics.