Iran Claims Strikes on US Military Bases
Arab media reports claim that more than 3,133 attacks have been carried out against Gulf countries, including missile strikes and drone operations allegedly linked to Iran.
Arab Media Reports Over Three Thousand Iranian Attacks
According to the reports, the attacks included 783 missile strikes and 2,350 operations carried out using drones. The data presented in the reports indicates that several Gulf states were targeted in these incidents over a series of attacks.
The United Arab Emirates was reportedly the most heavily targeted country. Arab media reports stated that the UAE faced attacks involving 270 missiles and 1,475 drones, making it the country with the highest number of reported strikes.
Kuwait was also among the countries that reportedly faced a significant number of attacks. According to the same reports, 239 missile strikes and 456 drone attacks were directed toward Kuwait.
Other Gulf states were also mentioned in the reports as targets of missile and drone operations. Qatar was reportedly subjected to 143 missile strikes and 78 drone attacks, while Bahrain experienced 106 missile attacks and 177 drone operations.
Gulf Countries Face Missile and Drone Attacks
Arab media reports further indicated that Saudi Arabia was targeted by 25 missile strikes and 151 drone attacks. Oman was also affected, with reports stating that 13 drone strikes were recorded there.
Despite the reports, officials have not formally attributed the attacks to Iran. The available information from Arab media outlets notes that no official confirmation has been issued placing direct responsibility for the strikes on Tehran.
Separately, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for targeting US military bases located in the Gulf region using missiles and drones. According to statements attributed to the force, the operations were aimed at American military facilities present in the region.
The Iranian statement claimed that the attacks resulted in injuries to approximately 100 US soldiers. It said that the injured personnel were transferred to hospitals in Kuwait for treatment following the strikes.
Iranian Sources Report Multiple Waves of Regional Strikes
According to Arab media reports, Iranian sources said that strikes were conducted on US military installations in Kuwait. Facilities mentioned in the reports included the Al-Adiri helicopter base, the Mohammed Al-Ahmad naval base, and the Ali Al-Salem air base.
In addition, the statement also claimed that a naval base in Bahrain that hosts US military forces was targeted during missile and drone attacks.
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Iranian sources further reported that the strikes were conducted in multiple waves. According to those sources, at least 37 waves of missile and drone operations have been carried out so far.
The reported operations were said to target Israeli locations as well as US military bases located across the Middle East region.
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Separately, reports also indicated that following attacks on Iran and concerns about potential retaliatory actions, a number of Israeli residents have begun leaving the country.
The evolving situation continues to raise concerns about the broader regional security environment as missile and drone operations and retaliatory threats increase tensions across the Middle East.
