Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it launched missile and drone strikes on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait on July 13-14, targeting and allegedly destroying an early-warning radar system, fuel tanks, and Patriot air defense installations. The IRGC described the operation as the third phase of an “eye-for-an-eye” campaign against US military assets in the Gulf region.
What happened at Ali Al Salem
Ali Al Salem Air Base has long served as a critical hub for US and allied military forces in the Gulf. Iranian strikes on the base have been recorded since late February 2026, when the broader conflict between Iran and the US escalated into direct military exchanges.
This latest assault reportedly involved precision missiles and drones aimed at three categories of military hardware: an advanced early-warning radar, fuel storage tanks, and Patriot air defense batteries. The IRGC claimed all targets were “completely destroyed.”
No independent verification of that claim has surfaced. As of July 16, neither Kuwaiti nor US sources have released detailed damage assessments or confirmed casualties.
