Iran's Revolutionary Guards extended their attacks on the US presence in the Gulf region to Kuwait. The group announced it targeted American radars in Kuwait as part of the 24th wave of Operation 'Nusret 2'.
The statement said US radars stationed on Bubiyan Island and at Ali Al-Salem Air Base were struck.
Kuwait's General Staff, in an earlier announcement the same day, said its air defense systems intercepted missiles and drones that came as a result of 'Iranian aggression.' Officials urged the public to follow safety instructions.
According to Kuwait's official news agency KUNA, the Cabinet strongly condemned the attacks. The government statement noted that the missiles struck two power plants, oil facilities, vital infrastructure, and civilian buildings, causing fires and serious damage. The Kuwaiti government described the act as 'a clear violation of the country's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.'
Regional Tensions Escalate Again
In response to days of consecutive US strikes on targets inside Iran, Tehran continues to target US-linked military bases and facilities in regional countries like Bahrain and Kuwait.
This escalation comes despite Washington and Tehran signing a memorandum of understanding last June to halt hostilities and begin negotiations for a broader agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced on July 8 that the ceasefire had ended following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. While Washington claims Iran was behind those attacks, the US resumed its strikes inside Iran, and Iran increased its retaliations in the region.
The US administration demands that Tehran stop attacks on ships and guarantee free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, however, insists that ship transits through the strategic waterway be subject to a mechanism of its own determination. This situation heightens concerns that oil and gas shipments from the region could be disrupted.
