Missile and drone attacks on Kuwait

Amidst the intense military tensions in the Middle East, in response to American and Israeli attacks, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to claim responsibility for attacks on US military bases in Kuwait. They have stated that drone and missile attacks targeted major American bases such as 'Camp Arifjan', a key supply hub south of Kuwait City, and 'Al-Udeiri', which supports helicopter operations.

Iranian state media outlets such as Fars, Mehr, and Press TV reported on March 11, 2026, that Iranian infantry units launched two missiles at Camp Arifjan. Additionally, the reports state that a combined attack using drones and ballistic or cruise missiles targeted the maintenance facilities, fuel depots, aircraft, and command buildings at the Al-Udeiri helicopter base, resulting in a massive fire visible for miles. Iran had previously claimed that dozens of drones and missile attacks were launched at Camp Arifjan in early March, destroying its supply and helicopter hangars.

Iran describes these attacks as phases of an operation named "Operation True Promise," launched with the aim of disrupting American military movement and supplies in the Gulf region. However, it is observed that Iranian sources exaggerate the impact of these attacks, such as massive casualties or the complete incapacitation of bases, and independent confirmations are limited due to the ongoing active conflict.

Meanwhile, the Kuwait National Guard and military have announced that they shot down eight drones that entered their controlled airspace. Although this was described as part of ongoing defense operations to protect essential sites, they have not yet confirmed its origin or a direct link to today's alleged attack on a US base. Since early March, Kuwait has faced a wave of drone and missile attacks, and they have successfully intercepted attacks targeting military bases like Ali Al-Salem and Camp Arifjan, as well as civilian sites such as fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport.

This situation is clearly part of a broader pattern of Iranian retaliatory attacks spreading to Gulf countries where US forces are stationed, such as Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. While American and allied defense forces have thwarted most attacks, some have resulted in fires, damage to infrastructure, and some casualties. There has been no independent, American, or Kuwaiti confirmation yet regarding Iran's claim of launching two missiles at Arifjan today, and while Iran issues statements about major victories, Gulf and American sources emphasize that they have managed to minimize the impact of these attacks.