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Iran: Strikes Near Gulf Cities Targeted US Forces

Published March 18, 2026, 08:13
Iran: Strikes Near Gulf Cities Targeted US Forces

Iranian strikes near cities in the Gulf were carried out because US forces have relocated outside of military bases and are residing in hotels within cities, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated. According to Araghchi, locations where US forces and their facilities were concentrated were targeted, and it is likely some of these were located near urban areas. The Iranian diplomat acknowledged that countries in the region have been disturbed by the Iranian strikes and that their people have suffered harm or inconvenience, but emphasized that the responsibility lies entirely with the US, which started the war on February 28th. This statement represents an attempt to justify the Iranian attacks and shift the blame to the United States.