Iran hits US-linked sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Thursday a new wave of drone strikes against US-linked military and logistical sites across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The attack marks the latest escalation in Tehran's ongoing retaliatory campaign.

Targets identified

In a statement, the IRGC said the 82nd wave of its "True Promise 4" operation was launched at dawn, striking pre-determined targets including the Arifjan base in Kuwait, Al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia, and Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain. The statement claimed the retaliation came after attacks on Iran's southwestern city of Khorramshahr. US defense logistics facilities, fuel storage units, MQ-9 drone hangars, and satellite communication systems were among the targets, according to the IRGC.

Operation details

The IRGC said the operation was carried out using loitering munitions and was "successfully executed," adding that further waves are ongoing. The group provided no details on casualties or damage from the strikes. The announcement underscores Iran's ability to strike US-linked targets across the Gulf region despite sustained US-Israeli military pressure.

Wider conflict

The entire Middle East has been on alert since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, which has killed more than 1,340 people including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran has responded with sustained drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and infrastructure damage while disrupting global markets and aviation.