IRGC says it struck airbase used in US attack on southern Iran

<article data-history-node-id="441459" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-says-it-struck-airbase-used-us-attack-southern-iran" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-says-it-struck-airbase-used-us-attack-southern-iran" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">IRGC says it struck airbase used in US attack on southern Iran</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted an airbase allegedly used in a US attack on a communications tower on Sirik Island in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, according to a report by Fars News Agency.</p> <p>“Following the aggression of the US army on a communication tower on Sirik Island in Hormozgan Province an hour ago, the IRGC Aerospace Force fighters targeted the airbase where the aggression originated and the predicted targets were destroyed,” the IRGC said.&nbsp;</p> <p>The announcement came after reports that air defence systems had been activated in Kuwait and warning sirens sounded across the country.</p> </div> </div> </article>