Iran Claims Attack on U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait; U.S. Says All Attacks Intercepted and Neutralized

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran claimed to have attacked key U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, but the United States countered that all related attacks had failed.

According to Yonhap News Agency and foreign media outlets, on June 2 (local time), the IRGC announced through state media that it had attacked the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain and a U.S. Air Force base in Kuwait using missiles and drones.

In response, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, immediately issued a rebuttal.

CENTCOM stated via X (formerly Twitter) on the same day, "Iran’s claims that it struck the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a U.S. Air Force base in the region are not true," adding, "All of Iran's attacks targeting U.S. forces have failed."

The statement continued, "U.S. forces remain on alert and are prepared to respond to Iran's unjustified acts of aggression."

The U.S. side explained that, in coordination with Bahraini authorities, three missiles launched by Iran were intercepted over Bahrain.

It was also added that the missiles fired toward Kuwait appeared to have crashed before reaching their targets or exploded mid-flight.

CENTCOM also reported that it had shot down three attack drones launched by Iran targeting civilian vessels navigating normally in Middle Eastern waters.

The United States further announced that, in response to Iran's attacks, it had conducted an airstrike on Qeshm Island in Iran.

CENTCOM explained that this airstrike targeted an Iranian ground control station on Qeshm Island, and that there were no U.S. casualties.

Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, is the largest island in Iran and is considered a strategic point as a key passage for oil and gas transportation in the Gulf region.

This incident is raising concerns in the international community, as military tensions between Iran and the United States are expanding to major Middle Eastern waters and areas surrounding U.S. military bases.

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