Iranian military claims to strike US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, September 3 - The Iranian Islamic Republic Army struck U.S. military bases in Kuwait and the UAE using missiles and drones on the 3rd. The Iranian military stated that it will continue to respond to U.S. attacks "until achieving final victory and punishing the aggressors."

According to a statement released by the Iranian military's public relations department on the 3rd, the Iranian army used missiles and drones to strike the U.S. military's Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait early that morning, damaging the base's communication systems and fighter jet hangars. The Iranian army also targeted the U.S. military's Minhad Air Base in the UAE, with targets including U.S. personnel quarters and radar systems.

The statement noted that the Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base is an important logistics and support base for the U.S. military in the West Asia region, playing a significant role in U.S. air operations and surveillance activities; the Minhad Air Base is one of the key logistics support and air transport centers for foreign military forces. (End)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iranian military launched missile and drone strikes against U.S. military bases
Location
Ahmad Jaber Air Base · Minhad Air Base · Kuwait · United Arab Emirates
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces
Time
September 3
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

On September 3, the Iranian military launched missile and drone strikes against U.S. military bases located in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The strikes targeted Ahmad Jaber Air Base and Minhad Air Base, causing damage to communication systems and aircraft hangars. The Iranian military has stated it will continue to respond to U.S. attacks until achieving final victory and punishing the aggressors.

Key Facts
  • Iranian military used missiles and drones to strike U.S. bases in Kuwait and UAE.
  • Ahmad Jaber Air Base and Minhad Air Base were targeted.
  • The strikes caused damage to communication systems and aircraft hangars.
  • Iranian military vows to continue responding to U.S. attacks until victory is achieved.