03.06.2026 06:40
After the US attack on Iran's Kish Island, Iran announced that it targeted US military bases in Kuwait with missile strikes. While Iran reported that the bases were hit and shelters belonging to American soldiers were destroyed, the US stated that two missiles heading toward Kuwait either failed to reach their target or were neutralized in the air. Security measures in the region have been heightened following the attack.
The tension between the USA and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz has turned into a hot conflict. Iran announced that it targeted American military points in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to US attacks on Qeshm Island. The US stated that it neutralized most of the attacks.
IRAN'S RETALIATORY ATTACK
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it struck bases housing American soldiers in Kuwait with precision missile attacks in retaliation for the US attack on Qeshm Island. Iran also reported that the US Fifth Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain was targeted with missiles and drones.
The statement also warned countries that allowed the use of their territory and airspace for attacks on Iran, conveying the message that they would face the consequences of the attacks.
ALERT ISSUED IN BAHRAIN
Following the attacks on Kuwait, sirens sounded across Bahrain. Authorities asked the public to go to safe areas and follow official announcements.
USA: WE NEUTRALIZED THE MISSILES AND DRONES
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that numerous ballistic missiles and drones were destroyed in response to Iran's attack attempts in the region. The statement indicated that two missiles heading towards Kuwait did not reach their targets, while three missiles launched towards Bahrain were shot down by US and Bahraini air defense systems. The US also announced that it conducted operations on some military targets on Qeshm Island within the scope of self-defense.
TENSION ESCALATES IN THE REGION
While Iran stated that disrupting the security of the Strait of Hormuz would have severe consequences for the US, the US side announced that it would remain on alert in the region. The mutual statements from the parties indicated that the tension in the Gulf has entered a new phase.