Iranian Military Declares All U.S. Regional Bases Legitimate Targets for Drone Strikes

Iran's military has announced that every American military installation across the Middle East represents a valid target for its unmanned aerial vehicles, marking an escalation in rhetoric amid regional tensions.

The declaration comes as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps reported destroying 85 American military facilities using missiles and drones. According to the guard, these strikes targeted installations at the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and at Ali Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait.

The announcement reflects intensifying military posturing between Tehran and Washington, with Iranian forces emphasizing their capability and readiness to strike American positions throughout the region.

Meanwhile, tensions continue to mount on multiple fronts. Israeli warplanes conducted strikes near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon early Wednesday morning, with artillery bombardment preceding the aerial assault on the Harj Ali al-Tahir area.

NATO's secretary general has called on member states to reaffirm the necessity of Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.

In diplomatic developments, Lebanon's embassy in Washington confirmed that the White House has extended a formal invitation to President Joseph Aoun for a visit to Washington and a meeting with President Trump scheduled for July 21.