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Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait with missile, drone strikes
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Kuwaiti air defenses are actively intercepting missile and drone attacks launched by Iran, targeting US military bases in Kuwait, according to the Kuwait Armed Forces and Iranian state media IRIB.
- Despite reports of a US base in Kuwait being struck with visible smoke, neither the US nor Kuwait have officially confirmed any damage or casualties.
- The Kuwait Armed Forces advised the public to follow security instructions and explained that any explosion sounds are from air defense systems intercepting attacks.
- Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari threatened Bahrain and Kuwait with further aggression, warning that Iran will no longer show restraint following US strikes against IRGC targets.
- Sirens and alerts were also reported in Bahrain amid heightened tensions, with the Bahraini Interior Ministry issuing warnings of potential threats after Iranian retaliatory actions.
