The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it launched a ballistic missile attack on Al-Azraq Airbase, asserting the destruction of three US F-35 fighter jets. This action, detailed in Statement No. 55, is presented as a direct response to a recent US airstrike targeting residential areas on Qeshm Island, Iran. The IRGC framed the missile strike as retaliatory, escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Details regarding independent verification of the claimed destruction of the F-35s are currently unavailable. The statement suggests a tit-for-tat exchange, with Iran directly linking its military action to civilian casualties resulting from the US strike. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict and potential for further military action. The veracity of the claims is currently being assessed by international observers.