Iranian forces have reportedly launched a series of missile attacks against multiple targets, including a prominent United States military installation in Kuwait. The strikes, announced on Monday, were directed at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait as well as hostile naval vessels operating in the northern Indian Ocean.
According to a report by Roya News on 2 March, the Iranian military stated that the operation was a retaliatory response following the killing of a senior figure of the Islamic Republic in an attack allegedly carried out by the United States and Israel. Iran’s ground and naval missile units reportedly coordinated the attacks from multiple locations to maximise impact.
In its official statement, Iran confirmed the use of 15 cruise missiles during the operation. However, no immediate comment or verification has been provided by Kuwaiti authorities or the United States government regarding casualties, damage, or the overall impact of the strikes.
The operation forms part of what Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) describes as the sixth phase of retaliatory measures in response to previous airstrikes targeting Iranian territory. State-affiliated Iranian media have reported that the IRGC has already targeted 27 US military installations across the Middle East in the latest series of strikes.
The IRGC also claimed responsibility for coordinated missile and drone strikes against Israeli targets, including:
Tel Nof Air Base
HaKirya, Israel Defence Forces’ command headquarters in Tel Aviv
A major defence industrial complex within Tel Aviv
Iranian authorities warned that the campaign would continue in successive, increasingly forceful phases, describing the strategy as “consecutive blows.” Independent verification of casualties or material damage from these attacks remains unavailable at this time.
Summary of Reported Iranian Attacks
| Target Location | Type of Attack | Number of Missiles | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait | Cruise missile | 15 | Retaliatory strike; US response pending |
| Northern Indian Ocean | Naval vessels | Unspecified | Hostile warships targeted |
| Tel Nof Air Base, Israel | Missile/Drone | Unspecified | Part of broader regional campaign |
| HaKirya, Tel Aviv, Israel | Missile/Drone | Unspecified | Israeli military HQ targeted |
| Defence industrial complex, Tel Aviv | Missile/Drone | Unspecified | Significant infrastructure targeted |
The unfolding situation highlights rising tensions in the Middle East, with Iran signalling continued, coordinated retaliatory operations across multiple countries in the region.
