Iran-backed militias strike US-allied border post in Kuwait
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Iran-backed militias struck the Abdali border crossing in Kuwait on Wednesday, according to Tasnim News Agency. The attack was retaliation for a US strike on the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq late Tuesday. No casualties have been reported so far.
The Attack
Iranian-backed militias struck the Abdali border crossing in Kuwait on Wednesday, according to Tasnim News Agency, which is close to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The attack was carried out by local militia forces, the agency reported. The crossing is a key entry point between Kuwait and Iraq.
Retaliation Context
The strike was described as retaliation for a US attack on the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq late Tuesday. That US strike was launched from Kuwaiti territory, according to Tasnim. Iran-backed Iraqi militias have periodically launched drone attacks against Kuwait.
What's Next
Kuwaiti authorities are expected to assess damage and may tighten border security. It remains unclear whether the US will respond with further strikes or if the escalation will draw in additional regional actors.
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Iran-backed militias strike US-allied border post in Kuwait
