IRGC announces launch of ballistic missiles at US base
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced retaliatory missile strikes on a US airbase in Jordan
Assessment
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has publicly claimed responsibility for launching ballistic missiles at a U.S. airbase in Jordan, framing the attack as retaliation. This marks a significant escalation in direct military confrontation between Iran and the United States, moving beyond proxy actions. The key question is whether this is a one-time strike or the beginning of a broader exchange, and how the U.S. will respond militarily and diplomatically.