Iran Launches Drone and Missile Strikes Across Multiple Arab States

The Islamic Republic of Iran launched a series of coordinated drone and missile attacks against United States military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain between July 23 and July 24, 2026. These operations follow a broader military escalation after President Donald Trump announced on July 8 that a previous ceasefire memorandum of understanding was no longer in effect.

In Kuwait, Iranian forces targeted the Al-Salem airbase, as well as Camp Udairi, Camp Doha, and Camp Arifjan. The Iranian army deployed Arash drones against troop positions and warehouses, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have destroyed personnel shelters and an ammunition dump at Ali Al Salem Air Base using super-heavy drones. Additionally, drones caused material damage at the Abdali border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq.

Simultaneous strikes targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan and Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, focusing on fuel depots, aircraft hangars, and troop housing. The Jordanian Armed Forces reported shooting down seven missiles and six drones, while the Bahrain Defence Force and Kuwait Armed Forces confirmed successful interceptions of aerial threats. The Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan condemned the strikes, asserting that Iran also targeted civil infrastructure such as water desalination plants and airports.

While the IRGC alleged significant U.S. casualties and accused the Pentagon of concealing deaths, the United States Department of War recently adjusted its official death toll in the Iran conflict downward from 18 to 14 service members.