Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Iranian forces deployed ballistic missiles and suicide drones targeting the headquarters of the 5th Fleet and US bases in three Arab countries in retaliation for the attack on Qeshm Island.
Iran has just carried out a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack targeting US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The event, which took place on June 10, 2026, marks a serious escalation in military tensions in the region.
Details of the coordinated attack
According to a report by Axios journalist Barak Ravid, citing a US government official, Iranian armed forces deployed heavy weapons in the recent airstrike. Preliminary objective monitoring data indicates that at least four ballistic missiles and a squadron of attack drones were launched simultaneously targeting fixed targets.
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command of the Iranian Armed Forces has officially confirmed the operation. A statement from Iranian military leaders emphasized that the targets of the attack included US land bases, particularly the headquarters and logistical facilities of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain.
Context and the Pentagon's response
Tehran's latest military action is seen as a retaliation for the earlier US attack on Qeshm Island. This is a strategically important area for Iran, home to military bases and a key oil port.
Currently, Pentagon analysts are assessing the extent of infrastructure damage and compiling casualty figures for soldiers at the affected bases. Information regarding the interception capabilities of U.S. air defense systems in the area is still being updated and verified.
