Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missile and drone attacks against U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain on June 10, 2026 [1].
This escalation represents a significant breakdown in regional stability and threatens the security of critical maritime corridors in the Gulf. The strikes mark a direct confrontation between the two nations following a period of heightened tension.
The IRGC said it carried out the strikes on Wednesday [1]. According to the group, the operations targeted U.S. forces across three different countries [1]. The attacks were described as retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian positions located near the Strait of Hormuz [1].
In Bahrain, authorities issued an air-attack alert after Iran targeted U.S. forces in the Gulf [2]. This response followed the arrival of missiles and drones in the region. The exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran occurred for two consecutive days [3].
Reports indicate that these hostilities have weakened a fragile cease-fire that the two parties had agreed upon in April [3]. While the IRGC has been vocal about its operations, some reports suggest that public confirmation of the initial U.S. attacks on Iran remains limited [2].
Further complicating the situation is the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the strait is closed until further notice [4]. However, other reports from the region have not confirmed a total closure, noting only the air-alert issued by Bahrain [2].
The U.S. military has not yet released a full assessment of the damage at the bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The IRGC said the strikes were a necessary response to U.S. aggression near the strategic waterway.
“The United States and Iran exchanged attacks for the second consecutive day.”
The targeting of U.S. assets across three different sovereign nations signals a shift from localized skirmishes to a broader regional conflict. By attacking bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain simultaneously, Iran is demonstrating its ability to project power across the Gulf. The reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz is particularly critical, as any disruption to this chokepoint could trigger global energy price spikes and disrupt international shipping lanes.
