Iran's Revolutionary Guard Claims Missile Strikes on US Bases in Gulf, Prompting Alerts in Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran claims responsibility for attacking US bases in Gulf, triggering response from Kuwait and Bahrain

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for missile strikes on US bases in the Gulf following US attacks on Iranian radar sites. The US denied damage to its facilities, while Kuwait and Bahrain activated air defenses amid rising tensions.
- 01Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have targeted US bases in the Gulf after US strikes on Iranian radar sites.
- 02The US Central Command stated that it intercepted six Iranian missiles, denying any damage to its 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
- 03Kuwait's air defenses were activated in response to missile threats, while Bahrain issued safety alerts to its citizens.
- 04Iran asserted that it successfully hit military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating regional tensions.
- 05Footage of the missile attacks showed significant smoke rising from the targeted bases.
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On Saturday, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had attacked US military bases in the Gulf region, claiming retaliation for US strikes on Iranian radar installations. The IRGC reported that missiles were launched at the US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain, a claim the US government denied, stating that all missiles were intercepted and that no US personnel were harmed. Following the missile launches, Kuwait activated its air defenses in response to perceived threats, while Bahrain's authorities sounded sirens and instructed residents to seek safety. The US Central Command confirmed the interception of six missiles and reported that one missile did not reach its target. Amid these developments, Iran maintained its assertion that it had successfully struck military sites in both Kuwait and Bahrain, further heightening tensions in the region. The situation remains volatile, with both Gulf nations on high alert and responding to potential threats from Iranian forces.
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The missile strikes and subsequent alerts have raised security concerns in Kuwait and Bahrain, affecting civilian safety and military readiness.
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