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

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Hananya Naftali
· 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.
BERNAMA
· 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.
Mehr News Agency
· 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.
The Eastern Herald
· 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.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 13, 2026
IRGC Targets Military Bases in Bahrain and Jordan, Detains Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it targeted the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, marking the latest development in the region's escalating military tension.
Al Bawaba
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
BBC News
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports
Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Utusan Malaysia
· 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.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
IRGC targets US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain in response to “CENTCOM” strikes
TEHRAN, July 08 (YPA) – The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday that it had attacked 85 critical US military facilities at Mina Salman in Bahrain and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait using drones and missiles, in addition to shooting down an enemy “MQ-9” drone. This joint operation by the []
CNN
· 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
TASS
· Jul 8, 2026
IRGC announces strikes on 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait
According to the statement, the targets were located in Salman Port, the US 5th Fleet area in Bahrain, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait
Intel Slava
· Jul 13, 2026
🇮🇷❌🇰🇼🇺🇸 — The IRGC claims it struck Ali Al-Salem Air Base and Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwa [...]
— The IRGC claims it struck Ali Al-Salem Air Base and Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, alleging that the attacks destroyed fuel storage tanks, a Patriot air defense system, and an FPS radar system.@IntelSlava
Daily Post Nigeria
· 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
The Washington Post
· 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.
Euronews
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf states as Trump warns US bombing could get 'much worse'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had struck US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to fresh American strikes. They also warned their responses would expand to other bases across the region if US attacks were repeated.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say 8 US military sites destroyed in overnight strikes in Bahrain, Kuwait
IRGC says operation targeted Ali Al Salem base and US Fifth Fleet facilities in response to recent American attacks
News24
· Jul 8, 2026
News24 | ‘We don’t fold’: Iran targets US military sites after wave of attacks
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after the US launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire
Iran targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the latest US strikes
Vanguard News
· 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.
Haaretz
· Jul 12, 2026
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
The Jerusalem Post
· 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.
The Tribune
· 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.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 21, 2026
Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland
Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland Mediator Qatar has confirmed that talks between the US and Iran have started in Switzerland. In a statement Qatar's foreign ministry announced the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of the high-level committee with the participation of representatives from the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the two mediating states, the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Doha added it hoped the meetings would lead to a comprehensive and lasting agreement addressing all aspects covered by the Memorandum of Understanding, referring to an accord signed by the US and Iran earlier this week. Iranian state television also confirmed on Sunday that delegations from Iran, Qatar and the US were holding a meeting in Switzerland to discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran's frozen assets. A tripartite meeting involving Iran, the United States and Qatar on the subjects of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran's blocked assets is currently being held at the negotiation venue, state broadcaster Irib said in a report.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 12, 2026
Missile attack reportedly targets U.S. base in Kuwait
Missile attack reportedly targets U.S. base in Kuwait
RTÉ News
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes
Iran targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after the US launched military strikes response to Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran issues ‘serious warning’ to Bahrain as tensions prevail in West Asia
Iran targeted a US Navy base in Bahrain over Friday and Saturday, claiming that Washington uses military bases in the region to launch attacks on its territory
BRICS News
· Jun 26, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRGC announces strikes on locations hosting US forces in the region.
JUST IN: IRGC announces strikes on locations hosting US forces in the region.@BRICSNews
UPI
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran targets U.S. sites in Bahrain, Kuwait
Iran targets U.S. sites in Bahrain, Kuwait
Al Jazeera
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU
US says it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations while IRGC said it hit US military sites in the region.
teleSUR English
· Jun 30, 2026
White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with Mediators Between U.S. and Iran
Qatar denies that there will be a high-level, direct meeting between the U.S. and Iran. On Tuesday, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari confirmed the arrival in Doha of White House special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. RELATED: Iran Denies Technical Talks Planned This Week in Doha “Witkoff and Kushner are in Doha []
Investing.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes
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