U.S. Military Confirms Attack on Base in Kuwait by Iran, Reports No Casualties
On June 1, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that the U.S. Central Command stated on social media that at 11:00 AM Beijing time (11:00 PM Eastern Time on May 31), the U.S. military successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by Iran, which were targeting the U.S. military base in Kuwait. This incident did not result in any casualties among U.S. personnel.
On June 1, alarms sounded across Kuwait, and the Kuwaiti military subsequently announced the interception of "enemy" missile and drone attacks. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on social media the same day, condemning the "multiple attacks carried out by Iran against Kuwaiti territory."
On May 28, Kuwait reported being attacked by Iranian missiles and drones. Iran responded at the time by stating that it had targeted the U.S. military base responsible for the attack on the port of Abadan. U.S. media reported on May 31 that the Iranian attacks resulted in minor injuries to four U.S. soldiers and three contractor personnel.
U.S. Central Command successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting a military base in Kuwait on May 31, 2023. No U.S. personnel were injured during the incident. Kuwait's military confirmed the interception of enemy missiles and drones, while the Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian attacks as multiple assaults on Kuwaiti territory.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed interception of two Iranian missiles.
- No U.S. personnel were injured in the incident.
- Kuwait's military reported the interception of enemy missiles and drones.
- Iranian attacks were in response to U.S. actions in the region.
- Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian attacks.