On the evening of March 1, Iran targeted military bases in Iraq and Jordan with ballistic missiles, where German soldiers were stationed. The strikes were aimed at a multinational base near Erbil in northern Iraq and the German military base Al-Azraq in Jordan.
Reports indicate that the missiles and drones were intercepted by air defense systems, resulting in no injuries among the German troops. However, one American soldier sustained minor injuries from debris.
The German armed forces have significantly reduced their personnel in northern Iraq and plan to withdraw troops from Jordan as soon as it is safe to do so.
Earlier on the same day, Tehran announced an unprecedented military response following the assassination of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by U.S. and Israeli forces. This escalation included missile strikes on British military bases in Cyprus and ongoing attacks on the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, as well as Israel.
Iran’s military actions have been ongoing since February 28, when an Iranian drone attacked Kuwait’s international airport, injuring several individuals. Additionally, on February 28, Iran targeted U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, prompting these nations to consider joining the U.S. and Israel in potential retaliatory actions against Iran.
Iran's missile strikes on March 1 targeted bases in Iraq and Jordan housing German troops, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. This follows a series of military actions by Iran against neighboring countries and U.S. forces in the region.