The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported over 500 U.S. military casualties from strikes on American bases in the Middle East.

In a statement published by Fars agency, it said: "The U.S. troop location in Bahrain was attacked by two ballistic missiles, other bases also faced continuous attacks, which have so far led to the death and injury of 560 U.S. military personnel."

Iran's Tasnim agency reported the elimination of six high-ranking CIA officers in a shelling of a residence in the UAE.

Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command acknowledged only three military deaths, with five others seriously injured. The command also denied reports of Iranian missiles hitting the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, stating the missiles did not even approach the ship. Previously, the IRGC had reported the carrier was shelled by four ballistic missiles.

A large-scale military operation against Iran was launched on Saturday jointly by the U.S. and Israel. In Tel Aviv, it was stated that the goal of the strikes is to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. President Donald Trump promised to destroy Iran's fleet and defense industry, and called on Iranian citizens to overthrow the regime.

Source: kun.uz