‘Five Missiles were Launched’: IRGC Claims Strike on US Base in Iraq

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a United States military installation in northern Iraq, according to reports from Al Jazeera, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional confrontation.

In a formal statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps public relations office declared that it hit "the headquarters of the US Army at the Harir Air Base in Erbil, in Iraq's Kurdistan."

The military wing further specified the scale of the operation, noting that "five missiles were launched against the military site."

The Harir Air Base serves as a vital hub for international coalition forces, making the targeting of the army headquarters a deliberate move against US command capabilities.

Regional tensions also spilled over to diplomatic facilities early Tuesday when a mission of the United Arab Emirates was targeted in a drone strike.

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The assault occurred just hours after the Gulf nation voiced its frustration over being targeted "unfairly" in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The UAE's consulate in Iraq's Kurdish region sustained structural damage during the aerial assault; however, according to official reports, there were "no casualties" resulting from the incident.

Meanwhile, figures released by the Israeli Ministry of Health and published by the Times of Israel revealed that a total of 191 individuals sustained injuries over the last 24 hours amid continuing hostilities with Iran.

The medical data specifies that this "figure includes both civilians and soldiers" who have been transferred to various medical facilities for urgent treatment.

Providing a detailed breakdown of the patients' statuses, the health authorities noted that "one is in critical condition, three are in serious condition, two are in moderate condition, and 172 are in good condition."

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The ministry also stated that "ten people have been treated for anxiety," while "three have undergone or are undergoing medical evaluation" to determine the extent of their injuries.

The recent casualties add to a growing toll since the outbreak of the conflict. According to the Times of Israel, the ministry noted that "since the beginning of the war with Iran on February 28, 2,339 people have been admitted to hospitals," highlighting the immense pressure on the nation's healthcare infrastructure.

Of the total admissions recorded over the past ten days, "95 of whom are currently hospitalised," as medical teams continue to provide round-the-clock treatment to those caught in the crossfire.

The Ministry of Health clarified the current status of these long-term patients, stating that "one person is in critical condition, 11 people are in serious condition, 11 people are in moderate condition, and 69 are in good condition."

Additionally, the report confirmed that "three people are undergoing medical evaluations" as the regional security situation remains volatile following the escalation that began late last month.

The human cost of the hostilities was further underscored on Monday when, according to a report by Al Jazeera, an Iranian missile strike on the town of Yehud in Israel resulted in the death of one individual.

The Magen David Adom ambulance service confirmed the fatality and further noted that two additional people sustained injuries during the attack.

(With inputs from ANI)