Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday morning [1, 2].
The strikes represent a significant escalation in regional tensions and mark the third straight day of military action involving Iran and the United States [3].
Air-defense systems engaged the incoming projectiles, and sirens sounded across Kuwait City as drones and missiles entered the airspace [1, 3]. The paramilitary IRGC carried out the operations overnight into June 28, 2026 [1, 2].
Iran said the strikes were retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes against Iranian military sites [1, 2]. The coordinated fire targeted both Kuwait and Bahrain, extending the conflict beyond the immediate borders of the primary combatants.
Local reports from Kuwait City described a scene of high alert as the air-defense systems fired to intercept the threats [3]. The use of both drones and missiles indicates a multi-layered attack strategy designed to overwhelm regional defenses.
While the immediate physical damage in Kuwait City was not detailed in initial reports, the psychological impact of the sirens and the presence of missiles in the airspace have heightened security concerns across the Gulf region [3].
“Sirens sounded across Kuwait City as drones and missiles entered the airspace.”
The expansion of Iranian strikes to include Kuwait and Bahrain suggests a strategic shift to pressure U.S. allies in the Gulf. By targeting these nations, Iran is demonstrating that its retaliatory reach extends beyond direct U.S. assets, potentially attempting to force regional partners to distance themselves from U.S. military operations in the area.
