Iran Strikes US Military Bases in Kuwait and UAE
Retaliatory attacks follow US strikes on southern Iran on September 1
Quick Look
The Iranian Armed Forces launched missile and drone strikes against US military facilities in Kuwait and the UAE, citing retaliation for US attacks on southern Iran on September 1 that reportedly killed 18 people.
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Why It Matters
The strikes follow US Central Command reports of attacks on targets in Iran on September 1. Iran claims 18 deaths and 108 injuries from the initial US strikes.
TEHRAN, September 3. /TASS/. Tehran has carried out strikes on American military bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates in retaliation for US attacks on southern Iran on September 1, the Iranian army said in a statement.
"The Iranian Armed Forces have carried out missile and drone strikes on the bases of US terrorist forces in the UAE and Kuwait," the statement reads. According to the army, the attacks targeted "satellite communication systems, supply depots and US airfields in Kuwait," as well as "US troop deployment sites and radars" in the UAE.
The strikes were conducted on Thursday morning, the Iranian military added.
On September 1, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported a series of strikes on targets in Iran. According to Iran’s Press TV, explosions occurred along the country’s eastern coast, including on Qeshm Island and in several cities. The Iranian military responded with strikes on US military facilities in the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq. According to the Iranian Health Ministry, the US attacks on the country's south killed at least 18 people and injured 108 others.
Open Questions
- What is the extent of damage to US facilities?
- Will there be further US military retaliation?
