The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the execution of large-scale attacks using missiles and drones, targeting American naval and air bases in the region, in response to what it described as attacks on its interests. The strikes targeted an American vessel, helicopters, and the headquarters of the Fifth Fleet. The statement warned that any counter-escalation would be met with a severe response. Concurrently, mounting security tensions prompted several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, the UAE, and Kuwait, to close their airspace as a precautionary measure to ensure aviation safety.