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IRGC announces targeting of US bases, facilities in Jordan, Qatar

Yemen News Agency - SABA

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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July 12, 2026

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IRGC announces targeting of US bases, facilities in Jordan, Qatar
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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.

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.

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...

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iranian IRGC reports strikes on U.S. positions in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iranian IRGC reports strikes on U.S. positions in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain following attacks on Tehran

Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): The Aerospace Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has struck key infrastructure at four US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes in Tehran. According to Press TV, the IRGC detailed the retaliation in a statement on Thursday, identifying the targeted outposts as Arifjan and Ali Al Salem in Kuwait and Juffair and Sheikh Isa in Bahrain, and

The Cradle

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran strikes US bases across Persian Gulf after Washington’s newest escalation

The IRGC and Iranian army hit US sites in Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain after Washington carried out hundreds of strikes across Iran overnight

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Related coverage for "IRGC announces targeting of US bases, facilities in Jordan, Qatar": Hananya Naftali — Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,". The Eastern Herald — Iran Strikes US Bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan as Airstrikes Kill 14. Al Bawaba — Iran Army targets 85 US targets in Kuwait, Bahrain. Trend News Agency — Iranian IRGC reports strikes on U.S. positions in Bahrain and Kuwait. Iran Herald — Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain following attacks on Tehran . The Cradle — Iran strikes US bases across Persian Gulf after Washington’s newest escalation