Iran reportedly launched barrages of missiles or drones toward Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, Oman, and Qatar in retaliation for US attacks, according to online reports. Social media users in the Arab world expressed anger at the IRGC, noting that Israel, which hosts US bases, was not targeted. A user from the UAE said this demonstrated deterrence, as Prime Minister Netanyahu is waiting to respond.
According to posts circulating on social media, Iran launched barrages of missiles or drones toward six Arab states—Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Oman, and Qatar—in retaliation for recent American strikes on Iran. The reports, which have not been independently verified, note that Israel was not targeted despite hosting multiple US military bases. Social media users in the Arab world criticized the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for the strikes, with some arguing that the omission of Israel reflects Iranian deterrence. One user from the UAE wrote: 'They know Netanyahu is just waiting for the moment they attack, to respond with double and triple force. That's what deterrence looks like.'
The Zioneer has previously reported on Iranian retaliatory strikes against US bases in the region. In previous incidents, the IRGC claimed to have struck Camp Arifjan and Ali al-Salem airbase in Kuwait, as well as the Sheikh Isa airbase and naval support base in Bahrain. These reports were based on IRGC statements and were not independently confirmed. The current report, if accurate, would mark a broader Iranian salvo targeting multiple Arab states simultaneously.
Earlier today, an IRGC official called for a direct strike on Israel, according to a report on Telegram. This aligns with the broader pattern of Iranian rhetoric and military posturing amid the ongoing US-Iran tensions. No official confirmation has been issued by the affected countries or by US Central Command.
2 developments
- DevelopingIran fires missiles at US bases in the region; Gulf states activate air defenses
- StrongIran expands retaliatory strikes: missiles and drones reportedly target US installations in Qatar, UAE, and Oman
- DevelopingIran strikes Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan in retaliation for US raids
- StrongIran's army and Revolutionary Guard claim strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar
Source and signal
- Internal intake