Iran says it will target US troops in Kuwait in response to American attacks.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 24 - According to Iranian media reports on the 24th, the Iranian military stated that the Iranian army launched a new round of drone strikes against multiple U.S. military targets located within Kuwait on that day.

The Iranian military issued a statement saying that this operation was a response to the ongoing military actions by the United States. The Iranian forces used "Arash" drones to strike U.S. equipment warehouses in Kuwait's Udairi, as well as U.S. bases at Doha Camp and Alifjan Camp.

On the same day, the public relations department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also issued a statement saying that the Revolutionary Guard carried out strikes on a large munitions depot at the Ali Salim Air Base of the U.S. military in Kuwait, which was "completely destroyed" after a series of explosions.

The statement also mentioned that six large barracks at the base were "completely destroyed," and three other barracks were severely damaged, resulting in "significant enemy casualties."

In another statement, the Revolutionary Guard said it targeted the remaining buildings of the U.S. Amazon company's central data infrastructure, which were "destroyed." The Revolutionary Guard stated that this facility was one of the key sites for U.S. military information exchange, and the action was a continuation of previous strikes on this facility.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Multiple drone strikes and military targets
Activity
Iranian military conducted drone strikes against U.S. military targets in Kuwait
Location
Kuwait · Udayri · Ali Al Salem Air Base · Doha Camp · Arifjan Camp
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Time
July 24, 2023
Equipment
Arash drones
Summary

Iranian military conducted drone strikes against U.S. military targets in Kuwait on July 24, 2023. The strikes targeted military equipment warehouses and barracks at Udayri, Doha Camp, and Arifjan Camp, resulting in significant destruction and casualties. The operation utilized Arash drones and was described as a response to U.S. military actions.

Key Facts
  • Iran conducted drone strikes against U.S. military targets in Kuwait on July 24, 2023.
  • Targets included military equipment warehouses and barracks at Udayri, Doha Camp, and Arifjan Camp.
  • The strikes resulted in significant destruction, including the complete destruction of a large munitions depot and multiple barracks.
  • The Iranian military used Arash drones for the operation.
  • The strikes were described as a response to ongoing U.S. military actions.