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Iran Targets US HIMARS Launchers in Kuwait With Drones, IRGC Claims All Systems Destroyed

The Eastern Herald

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July 12, 2026

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Iran's IRGC used precision drones to strike US HIMARS surface-to-surface missile launchers in Kuwait on Sunday, the Fars news agency reported, claiming all installations ready to strike Iranian territory were destroyed. The attack was part of a broader Iranian barrage against US military infrastructure across five Gulf states, coming hours after US Central Command struck approximately 140 Iranian targets in its third round of strikes this week.

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Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iranian drones take out US HIMARS - media (VIDEOS)

Tehran's strikes targeted American bases across the Middle East, killing three service members in Kuwait, Fars has reported Iranian drone strikes have destroyed a number of US HIMARS missile launcher systems in Kuwait, Fars news agency has reported. The outlet also said that three American officers were killed and sev

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain

TEHERAN: Kor Pengawal Revolusi Iran (IRGC) berkata pada Khamis bahawa mereka telah menyerang pangkalan tentera Amerika Syarikat (AS) di Bahrain dan Kuwait sebagai tindak balas terhadap serangan terbaharu Amerika, menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh televisyen Perbadanan Penyiaran Republik Islam Iran (IRIB). Menurut IRGC, mereka menyasarkan infrastruktur dan kemudahan utama di pangkalan tentera AS di Arifjan ... Read more The post Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 13, 2026

World : IRGC Claims Strikes On US Targets In Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait In Retaliation

TEHRAN, July 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks against coastal Iranian provinces earlier in the day, reported Xinhua.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC destroys US missile launchers in Kuwait

TEHRAN, July 12 (YPA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had targeted US-made “HIMARS” surface-to-surface missile launchers in Kuwait, confirming the destruction of the launchers and their missile containers. The IRGC explained that the targeted systems were in a state of readiness to launch towards Iran. Activists on social media today []

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 8, 2026

New Middle East flare-up: U.S. strikes 80 Iranian targets as air raid sirens sound in Bahrain and Kuwait

CENTCOM said it struck Iranian air defence systems, missile assets and Revolutionary Guard vessels, while Tehran claimed it retaliated by targeting dozens of U.S. military facilities across Gulf states The post New Middle East flare-up: U.S. strikes 80 Iranian targets as air raid sirens sound in Bahrain and Kuwait appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran widens attacks on US bases in Gulf, Hormuz tensions lift oil prices

By Elwely Elwelly, Eman Abouhassira and Tala RamadanDUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, with Tehran striking U.S. facilities across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.Iran's Revolutionary Guardssaid on Monday they had targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman, and hit fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan in response to U.S. strikes.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran strikes 3 border posts and offshore drilling platform in Kuwait

Iranian media reported on Sunday that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted US-made HIMARS missile launchers in Kuwait with drones, claiming they were ready to launch toward Iran. The Fars News Agency said that the operation resulted in the destruction of the launchers and their associated missile storage facilities. Some unofficial sources reported the The post Iran strikes 3 border posts and offshore drilling platform in Kuwait appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

IRGC pounds US sites in three countries overnight

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The IRGC said they struck U.S. military bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait in a multi-phase retaliatory operation overnight, setting fuel and ammunition depots ablaze and destroying Patriot air defence system and a radar.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure

The United States attacked approximately 140 targets in Iran as part of its third wave of strikes this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. In response to US attacks in the south of the country, Iran struck a number of US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, Press TV reported.

Haaretz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran expands Gulf attacks after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Tehran targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain and Gulf states scramble to intercept missiles and drones. The U.S. military says it struck Iranian military sites with fighter jets, naval forces and drones to protect shipping

The Washington Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. and Iran launch fresh strikes following attacks on commercial ships

Iran said it had targeted more than 80 U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, after the U.S. launched strikes in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

BRICS News

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· Jun 27, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US military says its latest strikes targeted Iranian air defenses, drone storage [...]

JUST IN: US military says its latest strikes targeted Iranian air defenses, drone storage facilities, surveillance infrastructure, and minelaying capabilities.@BRICSNews

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran alleges US strikes on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant as peace treaty goes for a toss

With tensions yet again escalating in the Middle East after the United States (US) launched fresh attacks on Iran, the Islamic Republic has claimed that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was targeted the American forces on Thursday; although Washington has not acknowledged the strikes yet.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Why did Iran renew attacks on Gulf states, despite the Memorandum of Understanding? - analysis

Iran targeted US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones shortly after US President Donald Trump renewed threats against the Islamic Republic, should it not honor the agreement.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 28, 2026

War: Iran strikes US facility in Kuwait, Bahrain

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, says it has struck the US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to earlier US strikes on Iran. According to Iranian media, the IRGC said the US strikes violated the ceasefire and will result in the complete halt of all diplomatic processes. Meanwhile, [] War: Iran strikes US facility in Kuwait, Bahrain

Doha News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait as regional tensions escalate

Iran targeted American military positions in Bahrain and Kuwait overnight following fresh U.S. strikes, prompting renewed fears of wider instability in the Gulf. Iran launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. military (The post Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait as regional tensions escalate is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Latestly.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran-US War: IRGC Claims Drones and Ballistic Missiles Destroyed 8 US Military Targets in Kuwait and Bahrain

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday that it successfully targeted and destroyed eight American military infrastructure sites across Kuwait and Bahrain. The joint ballistic missile and drone operation was described by Tehran as direct retaliation for a second consecutive wave of U.S. airstrikes hitting Iranian positions.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran Strikes US Bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan as Airstrikes Kill 14

Iran's IRGC struck US bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in its widest retaliation yet, targeting Al Udeid, America's largest regional base, with drones. At least 14 Iranians were killed and 78 wounded in US airstrikes, as mediators urged both sides to resume talks.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran army targets sites in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain

Iran's military said it had targeted sites in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain with one-way attack drones on Thursday, state media reported, in retaliation for US strikes earlier in the day. The post Iran army targets sites in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 12, 2026

Missile attack reportedly targets U.S. base in Kuwait

Missile attack reportedly targets U.S. base in Kuwait

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran expands regional attacks as tensions with U.S. escalate

Washington, July.12 (SANA) Iran and the United States exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Tehran expanded its military operations to include several Gulf states hosting U.S. military facilities, according to the report. Iran said it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments, while the []

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran Army targets 85 US targets in Kuwait, Bahrain

ALBAWABA - Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announced said in a statement on Wednesday to have hit dozens of American military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait...

CNN

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· Jun 28, 2026

Gulf nations under fire as US-Iran exchanges escalate

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted American military sites in neighboring countries including Kuwait and Bahrain, after the US struck Iranian sites. #cnn #news #iran

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Jordan, Gulf states after US bombardment

Iran targets Jordan and Gulf states after US bombs Iranian cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Chabahar

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran’s IRGC claims strikes on US Al-Azraq air base in Jordan with 10 ballistic missiles after attacks on Tehran

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday claimed it had struck the US Al-Azraq air base in northern Jordan with 10 ballistic missiles on what it described as an enemy command and control centre in West Asia in retaliatory strikes in response to a recent attack on Tehran by Washington.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iranian drones target Bahrain after US offensive, straining ceasefire

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Saturday, adding fresh tension to the detente established in the wake of an interim US-Iran peace deal signed earlier this month. Bahrain’s foreign ministry said a number of Iranian drones targeted the country, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, early on Saturday morning, state-run BNA reported. Tehran has repeatedly targeted it and other Gulf states that host American military bases and thousands...

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes

The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response.

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