Security Risks Rise Amid Expanding Iranian Airstrikes

U.S. Military Bases in Middle East Intercept Iranian Drones


An F-35 fighter jet is preparing to sortie from the USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship assigned to the U.S. 5th Fleet deployed in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) website

An F-35 fighter jet is preparing to sortie from the USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship assigned to the U.S. 5th Fleet deployed in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) website


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As the United States and Iran continued their standoff for a second consecutive day, the U.S. embassies in Iraq and Jordan—both countries where U.S. military bases are located—issued evacuation orders for their citizens and urged them to leave the countries. In Kuwait, which also hosts a U.S. military base, authorities announced a temporary closure of the country’s airspace due to the escalating Iranian airstrikes.

According to CNN on June 10 (local time), the U.S. Embassy in Iraq issued a statement warning that “due to recent regional developments, unexpected travel restrictions or sudden airspace closures may occur,” urging remaining U.S. citizens in Iraq to maintain the highest level of vigilance and depart as soon as possible. The statement added, “While U.S. missions in Iraq are still operating normally, Iraq remains under Level 4 travel advisory—Do Not Travel.”

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan also warned, “Missiles, drones, and rockets have been detected in Jordanian airspace. U.S. citizens should take shelter and move to a safe location.” The Embassy advised, “Remain indoors, monitor local announcements and alerts, and in case of flight disruptions, contact airlines directly and leave the country promptly.”

Kuwait, which became another target of Iranian airstrikes, announced a temporary closure of its airspace. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of Kuwait stated, “Due to an attack believed to have been carried out by Iran, the regional security situation has become unstable, and we have temporarily closed our airspace.” The DGCA added, “As a preventive measure, all inbound and outbound flight routes are being adjusted.”

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Meanwhile, Iran has continued drone strikes against neighboring countries that host U.S. military bases. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that “we attacked U.S. F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets and facilities deployed at Jordan’s Al-Azraq Air Base with 12 ballistic missiles,” adding, “This airstrike was retaliation for previous U.S. attacks on Iranian industrial complexes and military facilities, and the operation will continue as long as the enemy’s attacks persist.”

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