Iran targets U.S. assets in Kuwait, Bahrain after Egypt drone attack
Iran has claimed responsibility for drone strikes on U.S. military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain following recent U.S. strikes against the IRGC. Meanwhile, a separate drone attack on an Egyptian port has raised concerns about the vulnerability of global maritime trade routes.
Why it matters
The escalation of drone warfare in the Middle East poses a direct threat to global energy security and maritime logistics.
Iran's army said on Friday it had launched attacks on strategic U.S. assets and military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, following the latest wave of U.S. strikes against the Islamic Republic.
Tehran said that it targeted aircraft shelters, satellite communication systems and equipment storage facilities used by the U.S. military at Kuwait's Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in a drone strike, per state media.
Iran's army also claimed Thursday to have attacked U.S. facilities at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, targeting power generators, navigation systems and support buildings.
U.S. forces on Wednesday completed a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets nationwide.
The latest exchange reflects a resumption of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, while drone strikes on energy infrastructure have proliferated across the Middle East.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in