Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard expanded its pressure campaign against the U.S. on Friday, issuing a public warning urging civilians in seven Middle Eastern countries to avoid American military positions, businesses, and properties connected to President Donald Trump.
The advisory, reportedly posted on the messaging platform Telegram, targeted residents of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
"For your safety, you are urged to immediately stay away from military and security bases, facilities, and headquarters, as well as locations where U.S. forces are deployed,” the Revolutionary Guard wrote. "Do not approach any area witnessing military movements or exceptional security measures.
"Immediately maintain a distance of at least 500 meters (1,640 feet) from any covert or concealed accommodations used by U.S. military personnel," the message continued. "These locations include American hotels, American banks, American companies, high-rise towers, properties owned by the Trump family, and investments associated with them."
Trump has developments or planned projects in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
The warning coincided with fresh claims from the IRGC that it struck American targets in the Gulf.
The paramilitary group said it attacked the U.S. base at Udairi in Kuwait, destroying three ammunition and storage sites, and damaged a watchtower at the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
Those claims have not been confirmed. Newsmax has contacted U.S. Central Command for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
Meanwhile, Bahraini officials reportedly said they intercepted Iranian aerial attacks Friday but reported no casualties or damage.
Iran's threats came as U.S. forces and regional allies continued responding to attacks across the Middle East.
Citing security officials, the New York Post reported that U.S.-led forces intercepted five explosive drones over Erbil in northern Iraq without injuries or damage.
The Associated Press reported hearing several explosions near the airport, where U.S. forces are based, although Iraqi officials said flights continued normally.
Jordan's military also said it shot down seven Iranian missiles and six drones on Friday.
The latest developments followed another night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets.
The Iranian news agencies Fars and ISNA reported attacks on an IRGC naval base in northern Iran, while explosions were also reported on Qeshm Island and in Isfahan province, home to a major air base and one of Iran's nuclear sites.
Other strikes reportedly hit Khuzestan and Fars provinces.
The Post reported that CENTCOM said the operation was intended to "further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters" as U.S. forces continue efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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