Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, according to state media. The IRGC stated the strikes were retaliation for US actions near Qeshm Island, warning of a "crushing and decisive response" to further aggression.
The attacks escalate tensions in the Gulf region, demonstrating Iran's willingness to strike US military assets in response to perceived aggression and raising concerns about broader regional conflict. The reported damage to a key US base also questions the effectiveness of defensive measures.
Iran targeted US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain with missile and drone attacks, according to Iranian state media. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed the strikes were in retaliation for "hostile actions" by the United States near Qeshm Island and warned that the "time of hit and run is over," signalling a more aggressive stance.
Explosions were heard in Kuwait as air defence systems were activated, and air raid sirens were triggered in Bahrain. However, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that US and allied forces successfully intercepted all incoming missiles and drones, claiming none hit their intended targets. Two missiles aimed at Kuwait reportedly fell short, while three fired toward Bahrain were intercepted.
This marks the third Iranian attack targeting US-linked facilities in Kuwait within a week. Fresh satellite imagery and released footage indicate that the strikes caused serious damage at Al-Udairi Air Base in northern Kuwait, a critical US military facility, with evidence pointing to hits on infrastructure including hangars, maintenance areas, and personnel shelters. The attack also reportedly degraded the base's ability to function as a command node for coordinating US and NATO activity in the region.