Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missile and drone strikes against US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain on July 13-14, hitting the Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base and claiming the “complete destruction” of radar systems and Patriot missile batteries. The IRGC framed the operation as the third phase of what it calls an “eye-for-an-eye” campaign against American assets in the region.
What actually happened
The IRGC’s strikes reportedly targeted multiple facilities across two countries. Beyond the Al-Jaber base, attacks also hit Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain.
Jordan’s military intercepted missiles connected to the same wave of strikes, broadening the geographic footprint of the exchange. No confirmed casualties have been reported by US or Kuwaiti authorities as of mid-July 2026.
Independent verification of the IRGC’s damage claims remains elusive. What is clear is that this wasn’t a one-off provocation. The strikes represent a continuation of hostilities that have been escalating between Iran and the US since late February 2026.
