Iran Says it Struck US Targets in Kuwait and Jordan

The Iranian army said it struck U.S. targets in Kuwait and Jordan, including ammunition depots and communication infrastructure [1, 2].

These strikes mark a significant escalation in regional tensions as Iran responds to a sustained aerial campaign by the United States. The move suggests a willingness by Tehran to target U.S. assets beyond Iranian borders to pressure Washington into halting its operations.

A spokesperson for the Iranian army, speaking via state television, said the military targeted headquarters and communication infrastructure in addition to ammunition depots [1, 2]. The operation was described as retaliation for a seventh ^[2] consecutive night of U.S. airstrikes across Iran ^[2].

Reports regarding the specific targets vary among sources. While the Iranian military identifies U.S. facilities as the primary objectives, other reports suggest the missiles may have targeted troops in Kuwait rather than established U.S. bases ^[1]. Additional accounts indicate the strikes may have hit F-18 hangars in Jordan, or the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain ^[1].

The Iranian army said the actions were a direct response to the week-long U.S. bombing campaign. The precision and location of these strikes indicate a strategic attempt to disrupt U.S. logistics and command capabilities in the Middle East — specifically within host nations that provide basing for American forces.

U.S. officials have not yet provided a full accounting of damages or casualties resulting from the strikes in Kuwait and Jordan. The Iranian state media said the military will continue its response until the U.S. airstrikes cease ^[2].