Iran's IRGC attacks US sites in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has launched a series of missile and drone strikes against U.S. military bases and allied infrastructure across the Middle East, marking a significant escalation in hostilities following the collapse of a recent ceasefire. The attacks, which have targeted facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain over several days, have resulted in U.S. military casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

According to Iranian state media, the IRGC struck multiple U.S. positions in Jordan, including Prince Hassan Air Base, Al-Faysal (King Faisal) Air Base, and Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. The IRGC claimed these operations destroyed aircraft hangars, command centers, and troop shelters, killing dozens of U.S. personnel. U.S. Central Command has confirmed that two American service members were killed and one was reported missing following an attack in Jordan on July 17, 2026. The command stated that human remains were recovered at an attack site and identification procedures are ongoing, but it has not verified the higher casualty figures claimed by Iran.

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