US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets in Iran After Failed Missile Attack
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US Central Command said on July 30 that its forces had struck dozens of IRGC targets in Iran, including command centers and drone facilities, in response to a failed July 28 ballistic missile attack on US bases. An Iranian missile hit a building in northern Kuwait earlier on July 30, killing one worker and causing extensive damage, while Jordan's military said it shot down five missiles launched from Iran.
US Strikes on Iran
US Central Command said on July 30 that its forces struck dozens of IRGC targets in Iran, including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities. The strikes were in response to a July 28 failed ballistic missile attack by IRGC forces on US bases in the Middle East, in which all incoming missiles were intercepted. Iranian state media reported hits on several cities in southwestern Khuzestan Province and on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. A senior US official confirmed the strikes were ongoing. CENTCOM described the operation as a 'heavy wave' of pre-planned strikes.
Attack on Kuwait
An Iranian missile struck a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait on July 30, killing one worker and causing extensive damage, Kuwaiti authorities said. The Kuwaiti Defense Ministry condemned the incident as 'heinous Iranian aggression' and reported severe material damage. The victim's nationality was not immediately disclosed. Kuwait hosts US military facilities and has faced repeated Iranian attacks since the outbreak of the Persian Gulf war in late February.
Regional Defenses
Jordan's military said its air defenses intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran earlier on July 30, with no casualties reported. The interception highlights the role of US allies in the region in countering Iranian missile threats. Meanwhile, Egypt's cabinet said an initial investigation found that a fire on two vessels at the Damietta gas port on July 29 was caused by a drone of unknown origin, with no injuries or fatalities. There was no claim of responsibility for the suspected attack.
What's Next
The US military has warned of further action if Iran continues attacks on its forces. It remains unclear how Iran will respond to the strikes or whether the conflict will expand beyond the Persian Gulf region.
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US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets in Iran After Failed Missile Attack
