IRGC targets key US military bases in Kuwait
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for launching another round of attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait, saying the strikes targeted key military infrastructure used by American forces in the Gulf region.
In an official statement, the IRGC said the operation targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base, where US military personnel and equipment are stationed. According to the statement, the attack struck a large military equipment warehouse, a Patriot air defence missile system, and a hangar used to house US MQ-9 Reaper drones.
The IRGC claimed the strikes caused significant damage to military assets at the base. However, the extent of the reported damage has not been independently verified.
The statement also said Iranian forces targeted Al Udairi Barracks, another military facility used by US forces in Kuwait. The IRGC claimed the attack hit accommodation areas used by American troops as well as two helicopter hangars, resulting in heavy damage to helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Iran further claimed that a telecommunications tower was also struck during the operation. According to the IRGC, the attack was carried out in retaliation for what it described as previous US attacks on communication infrastructure inside Iran.
The latest announcement comes amid heightened military tensions between Iran and the United States following recent exchanges of attacks in the region. Both countries have accused each other of escalating the conflict through military operations targeting strategic installations.
There has been no immediate confirmation from the US Department of Defense or the Kuwaiti government regarding the IRGC’s claims. American and Kuwaiti officials have not publicly commented on whether the reported attacks caused casualties or damage to military facilities.
Independent verification of the IRGC’s claims remains unavailable, and the exact impact of the reported strikes has not yet been confirmed.
The reported attacks are likely to further increase tensions in the Gulf region, where US military bases play a central role in regional security and military operations. Observers say any further escalation could have significant implications for stability in the Middle East as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions continue.
