Iran Launches 17th Phase of "Lightning" Operation Strike
According to news from Iran on the 19th, the Iranian military began the seventeenth phase of the "Lightning" operation early that morning, launching drone strikes against U.S. military bases in Kuwait. Among them, the ammunition depot at the U.S. Al-Adairi Camp, as well as the equipment and personnel storage at the Ali Salim base, were subjected to intensive drone bombardment.
The public relations department of the Iranian military stated that the U.S. military has committed crimes in civilian areas and violated international treaties, and this attack is a strong response to their misdeeds. The Iranian military also emphasized that their actions are to defend Iran's history and national identity, and the military will steadfastly stand on the front lines against oppression, resolutely confronting the enemy. (Reporter Yu Peng from the Central Radio and Television Station)
The Iranian military launched drone strikes against U.S. military bases in Kuwait on the 19th, targeting ammunition depots and personnel storage. This action is part of the 17th phase of Operation Lightning, which Iran claims is a response to U.S. violations of international treaties. The Iranian Armed Forces emphasized their commitment to defending national identity and resisting oppression.
- Iranian military launched the 17th phase of Operation Lightning.
- Drone strikes targeted U.S. military bases in Kuwait.
- Ammunition depots and personnel storage were hit at the bases.
- Iran claims the strikes are a response to U.S. actions against civilians.
- The operation is framed as a defense of Iranian identity.