Iran Attacks 8 US Bases in Kuwait, Bahrain After US Strikes

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran claimed to have launched missile and drone strikes against eight US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain in the early hours of Sunday, June 28, 2026. According to a report by Anadolu, the assault was carried out in retaliation for a US military operation targeting several Iranian positions just a few hours earlier.

In a statement quoted by the Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC stated that the joint operation was executed by its navy and aerospace units between 02:00 and 03:00 local time. The mission was explicitly described as a direct strike against US military targets across the region.

The IRGC claimed that the strikes successfully targeted eight major US military infrastructures, including the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

US Retaliates Against Iran

Before the IRGC released its official statement, Kuwait announced that its air defense systems were responding to missile and drone threats. Bahrain also activated its public warning sirens, urging residents to seek immediate shelter.

These developments followed reports of several explosions across southern Iran, including in Sirik and on Qeshm Island. Iranian media reported that projectiles had struck a telecommunications tower in the village of Tahrouyi.

Meanwhile, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had launched additional precision strikes against several targets inside Iran. According to CENTCOM, the operation focused on military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense positions, and drone-related facilities. The United States maintained that these strikes were a direct response to recent Iranian actions against commercial shipping around the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Five Arab Countries Condemn Iran

Concurrently, Turkiye Today reported that five Arab nations, namely the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and Qatar, issued separate statements strongly condemning Iran's attack on Bahrain. The five countries viewed the military action as a violation of Bahraini sovereignty and a breach of international law.

The Bahraini Foreign Ministry confirmed that Iran had targeted its territory with a cluster of drones. The Bahraini government described the assault as "a flagrant threat to the security of citizens and residents."

The United Arab Emirates condemned Iran's assault on Bahrain, calling it an open violation of the country's sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security and stability. Abu Dhabi also expressed its full solidarity with Bahrain.

Saudi Arabia classified the strike as a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. Meanwhile, Kuwait labeled the attack a direct violation of Bahrain's sovereignty that endangered its people and threatened to derail regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions.

Jordan described the attack as a brutal act that threatened Bahrain's territorial integrity and defied international law. Qatar also condemned the incident as a serious violation of Bahraini sovereignty, affirming its full support for Manama.

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