Retaliatory strikes destroy three
F-35 jets at US-run Jordan base:
IRGC
July 30th, 11:21am
(PressTV)
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it launched a
ballistic missile strike on US-run Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in
Jordan's Azraq, destroying three US' F-35 fighter jets and
heavily damaging three others in retaliation for a US
airstrike that killed three members of a family
on Iran's Qeshm Island.
The IRGC's public relations office issued the statement
on Thursday, addressing the "honourable and
discerning people of Jordan."
It thanked Jordanians for their "sincere support and cooperation,"
particularly the "clear positions" taken by some Jordanian elites,
saying their stance had increased pressure on the United States.
The statement noted that the United States launched an airstrike
before dawn using "occupied bases" in Jordan after being
unable to confront Iran in direct war.
The IRGC said US forces targeted two residential homes in the Chah
Tangu neighbourhood of Qeshm Island with heavy bombs, killing a
father, a mother and one of their children while wounding two
other children. Two other children survived the attack and
were taken to hospital for treatment.
"In response to this crime and to help you liberate the Islamic land of
Jordan from the scourge of the American occupiers," the IRGC said,
"the Aerospace Force fighters - attacked the deployment ramp and
maintenance hangar of the enemy's American F-35 fighter jets at
Al-Azraq Air Base this morning with several ballistic missiles."
The statement said that the strike "completely destroyed three
F-35 aircraft and inflicted heavy damage on three others."
It also said..... several US officers as well as technical
and maintenance personnel were killed in the attack.
"The region is no place for a child-killing army that so brutally
massacres innocent families in their sleep at midnight,"
the statement said.
"Our struggle, alongside yours, will continue until the last
American occupier- --- is expelled from Islamic lands,"
it added.
The retaliation comes as the US has been targeting southern
Iranian provinces since earlier in July .....after violating the
terms of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Tehran has responded with repeated missile and drone attacks
targeting US-operated military facilities across the region
under Operation Nasr 2 and Operation Sa'eqeh
(Lightning!).
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More than 2 million cross Iran’s borders
as Arbaeen pilgrimage... draws millions
July 30th, 10:36am
(PressTV)
More than two million Iranian pilgrims have safely crossed the
country's borders to attend the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage,
one of the most monumental religious congregations
throughout the world, in Iraq, a police
commander says.
General Mohammad Sharafi said on Thursday that a total
of 2.4 million people have registered for the pilgrimage.
Of that number, he added........ more than two million pilgrims have
already left the country's borders “in a safe and sound condition."
He noted that around 500,000 pilgrims have
also returned to Iran, after their pilgrimage.
Sharafi stressed that maintaining security remains the
police’s top responsibility during the pilgrimage.
“Throughout this period, the commuting of two million pilgrims
was carried out without any security problems,” Sharafi said.
Arbaeen marks the 40th day since the martyrdom anniversary
of Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), and his loyal companions.
Every year, pilgrims descend on Karbala from all over the world
to mark the occasion, which bears remarkable significance
among them as witnessed by their taking long journeys
on foot towards the city ....out of religious zeal and
spiritual dedication.
More than 21 million people made the pilgrimage last year.
For over 13 centuries.... the city has been the spiritual epicentre
for the faithful, drawing monumental crowds to commemorate
the sacrifice and legacy of Imam Hussain (AS), reverently
remembered as the Master of Martyrs.
As in previous years, this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage - stood as
a powerful reminder - of the resilience, devotion, and unity of
the faithful to honour the sacrifices made by Imam Hussain
(AS) and his companions.
The historic sacrifices saw the religious icon and his 72-strong
companions brave the tyrant of the time, Yazid ibn Muawiyah,
and his forces, ultimately meeting martyrdom in a battle ----
that has echoed ---- through centuries.
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IRGC: Closure of Telegram account
reveals US panic over precise data
from region’s masses
July 29th, 9:26pm
(PressTV)
The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolution Guard
Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned -- the abrupt closure of its
official Telegram account, describing the move as unmistakable
evidence of the front of arrogance’s terror ------- in the face of
accurate, people-sourced intelligence on US military
positions and movements across the region.
In the statement released on Wednesday, the IRGC Public Relations
emphasized that the action came after the brave and noble people
of regional countries, particularly dear brothers and sisters in
Jordan and Kuwait, demonstrated historical responsibility &
Islamic zeal by sending valuable and precise information
about the movements and bases of the US regime to
the announced IRGC Telegram channel.
"The arrogant enemies could not tolerate this situation, and
the growing bond among the peoples,” the statement read.
“Those who have always feared the transparency and awareness
of nations, by shutting down the IRGC Public Relations account,
once again showed that they have been gripped by panic over
the precise and valuable data of the dear Muslim Ummah ----
and the coordination among the freedom-loving nations
of the region.”
The IRGC Public Relations condemned the “improper and cowardly”
step as yet another desperate measure by the front of arrogance,
calling it a clear sign - of that camp’s decline and helplessness.
The statement said that closing a single user account can never
silence the voice of truth or break the steel will of the nations
of the region.
Looking ahead, the statement announced that a new, secure and
reliable portal for direct communication with freedom-loving
nations of the world will be introduced in the near future,
ensuring that the path of information exchange and
awareness-raising continues ---- even stronger
than before.
"We emphasize that the path of resistance and victory, with the
will of Almighty God and the efforts of the Islamic Ummah,
will continue without interruption,” the IRGC Public
Relations concluded.
The development follows earlier IRGC appeals to the peoples of
neighbouring countries to report the locations of US occupying
forces and their cover residences... reflecting the deepening
popular participation - in exposing the presence of the US
regime in the region.
The statement underscores the unbreakable solidarity between
the defenders of the Islamic Revolution and the broader Muslim
Ummah, in the ongoing struggle against imperialist aggression.
This latest act of censorship only highlights
the desperation of those who seek to
suppress the truth.
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IRGC hits US airbase in Jordan with ballistic missiles,
and halts trespassing ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC stages a retaliatory ballistic missile strike
against a US airbase in Jordan, besides halting 3
trespassing vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.