Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Iran Strikes US Bases in Retaliation
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on US bases and assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iran.
The US had targeted military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, and air defence systems in Iran to degrade its ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran also warned shipping companies against using the Strait of Hormuz, stating it would remain closed as long as the US continues what it calls 'malicious actions' in the region.
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on US bases and assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
The US conducted strikes on Iran targeting military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, and air defence systems.
Iran targeted US air defence systems, radar facilities, communications infrastructure, and an Amazon data centre in Bahrain.
The US strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warned shipping companies against using the Strait of Hormuz, stating it would remain closed as long as the US continues 'malicious actions' in the region.
- Who
- Iran and the United States
- What
- Missile and drone strikes by Iran on US bases and assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan; US strikes on Iran
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- Retaliation for recent US strikes on Iran and to protect commercial shipping and regional stability
Iran's Perspective
US Perspective
Nature of Attacks
Iran's Perspective
Iran claims it targeted US bases and assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes on Iran.
US Perspective
The US conducted strikes on Iran to degrade its ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Justification for Attacks
Iran's Perspective
Iran justifies its attacks as retaliation for US aggression and to protect its national interests.
US Perspective
The US justifies its strikes as necessary to protect commercial shipping and regional stability.
- Date of Attacks
- Tuesday
- Targets in Bahrain
- US air defence systems, radar facilities, communications infrastructure, Amazon data centre
- Targets in Kuwait
- Camp Arifjan, Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base
- Targets in Jordan
- US military facilities
- US Targets in Iran
- Military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, air defence systems
- Iran's Warning
- Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping as long as US continues 'malicious actions'