By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Multiple U.S. service members have been injured in an Iranian missile strike on an air base in Kuwait within the last 24 hours, according to a report from Bloomberg News.
Citing an unnamed official, the report states that two MQ-9 Reaper drones were also destroyed in the attack. While the Fateh-110 missile was successfully intercepted, debris from the strike fell inside the Ali Salem base, causing damage and injuries.
Security sources indicate that the attack comes amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region. Both the United States and Kuwait had previously confirmed a similar attack in recent days, though the timelines of the reports have not been consistent.
Earlier, U.S. Central Command stated that a missile had been fired from Iran toward Kuwait on May 27, which was also successfully intercepted.
Separately, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the strike was retaliation for U.S. attacks near Bandar Abbas, stating it targeted a base believed to be the source of U.S. operations.
The incident occurred as U.S. President Donald Trump met with his advisors on Iran policy, while the White House reiterated that any agreement with Iran must accept U.S. terms.
