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2026-07-19 11:14:14
[Iranian Military Claims Massive Drone Attack on US Bases in Kuwait] 1. The Iranian military's public relations department announced that, as part of the sixteenth phase of "Operation Lightning," a large-scale drone strike was carried out against two key US bases in Kuwait. Targets included an ammunition depot at Camp Adiri and Patriot air defense radars and systems at Base Ali Salim. 2. Camp Adiri is a crucial US support and reorganization center in the region, located approximately 104 kilometers from the Iranian border. The attack aimed to disrupt US support operations in the area. Iran stated that the operation was a response to "repeated aggression" and attacks on bridges, infrastructure, and the demilitarized zone. 3. Neither the US military nor Kuwaiti authorities have yet officially responded to Iran's statement. This attack comes against the backdrop of escalating US-Iran conflict. If confirmed, this would be the first time Iran has publicly announced a large-scale strike against US bases in Kuwait. 4. It is noteworthy that, unlike previous Iranian strikes against US military bases, this operation did not specifically target personnel at the two bases, but instead focused on ammunition depots and air defense systems. This suggests that Iran may be gradually weakening the US military's defensive capabilities and logistical support system in the region through a gradual pressure campaign, without directly triggering large-scale casualties among US personnel.
