Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Drone Strikes Target Kuwait-Iraq Border and US Bases
There was a drone attack on the Abdali border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq.
The Kuwaiti government said there was no damage or injuries, but Iran said they attacked US bases in Kuwait and Jordan.
Iran said they did this because they are upset with the US for things happening in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Kuwaiti Army is working to make sure the area is safe.
Iran also said they hit important military things at the US bases, like equipment and defense systems.
Drone strikes targeted the Abdali border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq, causing material damage but no casualties.
Iran claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating they targeted US bases in Kuwait and Jordan.
Iran said the attacks were in retaliation for US interventions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwaiti Army and specialized teams are securing the site and removing drone remnants.
Iran claims to have destroyed military equipment, air defense systems, and helicopter maintenance facilities at US bases.
- Who
- Iranian forces, Kuwaiti Army, US bases in Kuwait and Jordan
- What
- Drone strikes targeting the Abdali border crossing and US bases in Kuwait and Jordan
- When
- Afternoon of the reported day
- Where
- Abdali border crossing, Kuwait-Iraq border; Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait; US bases in Jordan
- Why
- Iran claims retaliation for US interventions in the Strait of Hormuz
Kuwaiti Government
Iranian Government
Nature of the Attack
Kuwaiti Government
The attack was carried out by hostile drones causing material damage to the Abdali border crossing with no human casualties.
Iranian Government
Iran claims it targeted US bases and assets in Kuwait and Jordan, inflicting personnel casualties and heavy military losses.
Motivation Behind the Attack
Kuwaiti Government
The Kuwaiti government has not publicly stated the motivation behind the attack on the border crossing.
Iranian Government
Iran stated that the attacks were in retaliation for US interventions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Location of Attack
- Abdali border crossing, Kuwait-Iraq border
- Date of Attack
- Not specified in the articles
- Casualties
- None reported at the border crossing; Iran claims personnel casualties at US bases
- Targets in Kuwait
- Large military equipment warehouse, Patriot air defence system, hangar of MQ-9 Reaper drones at Ali Al Salem Air Base
- Targets in Jordan
- THAAD anti-missile system, Patriot air defence system, C-RAM radar system, fuel storage facilities, warehouse of helicopter parts, helicopter maintenance silo
- Responding Authorities
- Kuwaiti Army, specialised teams, inspection and disposal teams