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IRGC claims it targeted US military base in Kuwait, Iranian state TV says

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  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for missile attacks targeting US military facilities in Kuwait.
  • State TV reported that surface-to-surface missiles were used against US missile systems at Camp Arifjan.
  • Kuwait's military stated its air defense system intercepted the strikes, urging citizens to follow security guidelines.

Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on a major US military base in Kuwait, according to Iranian state television. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated it targeted US missile systems at Camp Arifjan, located south of Kuwait City, using surface-to-surface missiles.

The claims emerged after Kuwait reported that its air defense system intercepted missile and drone attacks on Tuesday, which triggered sirens across the country. The Kuwaiti military confirmed that any audible explosions were the result of these interceptions and advised citizens to adhere to security protocols.

This incident marks a significant escalation, with Iran directly asserting responsibility for strikes against a key US military installation in the region. The situation remains tense as Kuwaiti authorities work to ensure public safety and manage the aftermath of the reported interceptions.

if sounds of explosions are heard, they are the result of interceptions.

— Kuwaiti militaryThe Kuwaiti military's statement following the reported missile and drone attacks.
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