00:26Iran has launched
00:28what it is calling a new wave of coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting U.S.-linked
00:34military facilities in Kuwait, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing 2026 Iran conflict.
00:42According to statements from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, the attacks
00:49were part of a broader third-wave operation aimed at American military infrastructure
00:54across the Gulf region.
00:56Key targets reportedly include the Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, one of the most important
01:03hubs for U.S. air operations in the country.
01:06The base hosts fighter aircraft, helicopters, logistics units, and American personnel involved
01:12in regional operations.
01:14Iranian state media claims the strikes were carried out in retaliation for recent U.S.
01:20military actions against Iranian positions, including earlier attacks in the Strait of
01:25Hormuz and surrounding areas.
01:28In addition to Kuwait, Iranian sources also claim simultaneous operations targeting U.S.
01:35facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq, signaling a coordinated regional escalation.
01:41However, as of now, independent confirmation of major damage or casualties in today's wave
01:48has not been verified by U.S. Central Command or Kuwaiti authorities.
01:53Kuwait's air defense systems have been highly active in recent days, intercepting multiple
01:59incoming missiles and drones during earlier waves of attacks.
02:03In previous incidents, debris from interceptions caused minor damage, but no large-scale destruction
02:10or mass casualties were reported.
02:12This latest escalation comes after a series of tit-for-tat strikes throughout June 2026,
02:20including earlier missile attacks that damaged parts of Kuwait International Airport and injured
02:25civilians.
02:26Since the beginning of this conflict, Iran has repeatedly targeted U.S. military installations
02:33across the Gulf, while U.S. and allied defense systems have intercepted a significant portion
02:39of incoming threats.
02:41Still, the repeated waves of attacks have increased tensions across the region, raising fears of
02:47a wider and more sustained regional war.
02:51Military analysts warn that even when intercepted, the volume of missiles
02:56missiles and drones being launched is placing heavy pressure on air defense systems and
03:01regional stability.
03:02As of now, the situation remains fluid, with governments across the Gulf on high alert and monitoring
03:09for further developments.
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