Iran's IRGC claims strikes on US bases in Kuwait
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it attacked two US military bases in Kuwait, targeting a warehouse, a Patriot system, and an MQ-9 hangar at Ali al-Salem airbase, as well as troop positions and helicopter hangars at Al-Udeiri camp. The IRGC said the strikes killed or wounded US personnel and damaged multiple helicopters and drones, in retaliation for alleged US attacks on Iranian telecommunications towers.
The Strikes
The IRGC said it launched drone strikes on two US bases in Kuwait: Ali al-Salem airbase and Al-Udeiri camp. At Ali al-Salem, the targets included a large US military equipment warehouse, a Patriot air defense system, and a hangar housing MQ-9 Reaper drones. At Al-Udeiri, the IRGC claimed it struck areas where US troops are stationed and two helicopter hangars. The IRGC also said it hit a US telecommunications tower in the region, according to TRT Haber and 1news.
Casualties and Damage
The IRGC asserted that the attacks killed or wounded several US soldiers and caused significant damage to helicopters and drones. No independent confirmation of casualties or damage was immediately available. The US Central Command had not commented as of the time of reporting.
Retaliation Claim
The IRGC framed the strikes as retaliation for alleged US attacks on Iranian telecommunications towers. The IRGC statement did not provide evidence for the US attacks, and the US has not confirmed any such operations. The incident marks a significant escalation in the region.
What's Next
The US is expected to respond officially within hours, possibly through Central Command. It remains unclear whether the IRGC's claims are accurate or if further retaliatory strikes are planned.
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Iran's IRGC claims strikes on US bases in Kuwait
