‘An eye for an eye’ operation: From Hormuz to the American base… what is Iran’s counter strategy?

Tension in the Middle East has once again reached a dangerous point. Iran has claimed that it has ‘an eye for an eye’ (Eye for an Eye) Launching a military operation under the name, missile attacks have been carried out on American military bases in the Gulf region. Iran says that this action has been taken in response to recent American attacks. After this claim, the fear of war has again intensified in the entire region. The long-running tension between America and Iran now once again seems to be moving towards an open military confrontation.

If this conflict escalates further, its impact will not only be limited to the two countries, but may also affect the entire Middle East, global oil market and international trade. The world’s eyes are now on how America responds to this attack and whether this development can take the form of a major regional war. According to Iran’s government media, under this campaign, American military bases in the Gulf region were targeted.

No official confirmation of loss

Iran claimed that its aim was to respond to the bases from where military action was taken against it. However, till this news came to light, there has been no official confirmation from the US side about the damage caused by the attacks. It is being said that if the series of retaliatory attacks between the two countries continues, it will affect the security of the Gulf region, oil supply and maritime trade. Important sea routes like the Strait of Hormuz are already at the center of tension.

• Iran claimed to start Eye for an Eye operation.
• There was talk of missile attacks on American military bases in the Gulf region.
• There has been no official confirmation of damage or casualties from the US side yet.
• Increasing tension could affect oil prices, maritime trade and the security of the entire Middle East.

What is ‘Eye for an Eye’ operation?

Iran took this military action Eye for an Eye Name given. The direct message of this name is that he will respond to every military action taken against him. Iran has long been saying that if its country’s security or its military bases are attacked, it will not shy away from retaliating. Under this policy, it has announced retaliatory action several times in the past also. After this claim, tension has increased again in the Middle East and apprehensions are being raised.

Which targets were targeted?

Iranian media claims that American military bases in the Gulf region were targeted. However, it was not made clear which targets were attacked and how much damage was caused. At present, detailed official information has not been shared by America either. In such cases, there may be a difference between initial claims and actual losses, so further official statements will remain under watch.

American targets on target

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has claimed that it targeted US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait as part of the ‘Eye for an Eye’ campaign. According to IRGC, in the first phase, missile and drone attacks were carried out on Jordan’s Prince Hassan airbase. In the second phase, Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa airbase was attacked and helicopter and drone facilities were targeted. In the third phase, attacks on Ali Al-Salem Airbase and Ahmed Al-Jaber Airbase of Kuwait were claimed. Iran said that this action has been taken in response to US military attacks and the operation is still ongoing.

Why did concern increase in this matter?

The Gulf region is considered the most important center of energy supply in the world. It is from here that crude oil and natural gas are supplied to a large part of the world. If military tensions between the US and Iran increase further, security risks around the Strait of Hormuz may increase. This can have a direct impact on international oil prices, shipping costs and global supply chains. Countries like India, which meet a large part of their oil needs from the Gulf, may also be affected by this.

Retaliatory actions have already been taken

This is not the first time that Iran has claimed military action in retaliation. After the death of General Qasim Sulemani in January 2020, Iran fired missiles at US military bases in Iraq. Even after the attack on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus in April 2024, Iran had launched drone and missile attacks on Israel directly from its soil for the first time. It is clear from this that Iran considers retaliatory action as an important strategy in its security policy.