DUBAI — Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday in retaliation for fresh American strikes on Iranian targets, Iranian state media and officials said.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted U.S. facilities including the al-Azraq air base in Jordan with long-range missiles and conducted drone strikes on the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait.
The attacks came hours after the United States carried out a second round of airstrikes on Iranian military sites, according to U.S. officials. President Donald Trump had warned that Iran would “pay the price” for delays in negotiations.
“The Revolutionary Guards carried out missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the new U.S. aggression,” the IRGC said in a statement carried by Iranian state media.
Jordanian authorities said their air defenses intercepted incoming projectiles aimed at an area hosting U.S. troops, with no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage on the ground. Kuwait closed its airspace temporarily as defenses engaged the threats, officials there confirmed. Bahrain reported its air defenses were activated.
U.S. officials said there was no significant damage to American facilities from the Iranian response and no immediate reports of American casualties in the latest exchange.
The escalation follows a fragile ceasefire that took effect in April after months of conflict that began earlier in 2026. Tensions have persisted, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments.
Iran has previously targeted U.S. bases and allied facilities in the region in response to American and Israeli actions. The latest strikes mark a continuation of tit-for-tat exchanges amid stalled diplomatic efforts.
The IRGC claimed it hit multiple targets, including facilities related to F-35 aircraft at the Jordan base, but independent verification of the extent of any damage was not immediately available. Jordan said all missiles fired toward its territory on Wednesday were intercepted.
Details on casualties from either side in the latest strikes remained unclear as of Thursday. Regional leaders have called for de-escalation to prevent a broader conflict.
The U.S. Central Command has not issued a detailed statement on the Iranian attacks. Diplomatic efforts involving multiple parties continue in the background, officials have indicated.
As of early Thursday, no further immediate military actions were reported following the exchange.
