Iran Claims Strikes on Two U.S.-Linked Air Bases in Kuwait

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday that it had struck two air bases in Kuwait hosting U.S. military assets, saying the attacks targeted fuel tankers, Patriot air defense systems and a strategic radar installation. In a statement issued late Sunday, July 12, the IRGC said its aerospace forces targeted Ali Al Salem Air Base and Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base as part of the third phase of its military operation, which it calls “Eye for an Eye.“ The IRGC said the strikes were carried out in retaliation for recent U.S. military operations against Iranian territory and military infrastructure. It claimed the attacks damaged fuel tankers, Patriot air defense systems and a strategic radar facility at the two bases. The statement did not specify when the strikes occurred or provide evidence supporting the claims. It also did not disclose the extent of the alleged damage or report any casualties. Kuwaiti authorities had not confirmed that either air base had been attacked and had not reported casualties or damage. The U.S. military also had not publicly commented on the Iranian claims, which could not be independently verified. The reported strikes came as military tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to intensify following several days of missile, drone and air attacks. Earlier on Sunday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces had carried out a third consecutive wave of strikes inside Iran, targeting about 140 military sites. According to CENTCOM, the operation struck missile and drone facilities, naval assets, ammunition depots, communications networks and coastal surveillance systems, bringing the total number of targets hit over three nights to more than 300. The latest escalation follows growing tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global energy supplies. Washington has accused Iran of threatening commercial shipping in the waterway, while Tehran says its military actions are a response to U.S. operations against Iranian territory. In its statement, the IRGC also warned against what it described as a continued U.S. military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran would not accept foreign military intervention in the strategic waterway. The exchange of claims underscores the risk of a wider regional conflict involving Gulf states that host U.S. military facilities. Several regional governments have called for restraint, while international leaders continue to urge Washington and Tehran to pursue diplomacy to prevent further escalation. The post Iran Claims Strikes on Two U.S.-Linked Air Bases in Kuwait appeared first on Khaama Press.