Iran launched missile and drone strikes targeting military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain in early June 2026, prompting the Arab League to issue a formal condemnation and call for an immediate end to hostilities. The attacks, which hit targets including Kuwait International Airport and the Ali Al Salem air base, represent a significant escalation in a region already fraying at the seams.
The Arab League convened emergency ministerial meetings in response, with member states rallying behind Kuwait and Bahrain. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt jointly condemned the strikes, describing them as breaches of both sovereignty and international law.
What happened on the ground
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard publicly claimed responsibility for the attacks, which targeted key military installations across the Gulf. Kuwait International Airport and the Ali Al Salem air base were among the sites hit.
Bahrain reported successfully intercepting multiple projectiles during the strikes, which took place around June 6, 2026. The US Navy 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain was also among the reported targets.
