politics
March 4, 2026
Iranian missiles and drones hit US bases in six Middle Eastern countries
Iran has struck US military bases in six countries, including Bahrain and Qatar, in response to US missile attacks and airstrikes
TL;DR
- Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against US military bases in six countries in response to US 'Operation Epic Fury'.
- Six US troops were killed in the attacks, primarily in an Iranian missile strike on Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.
- US bases in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE were targeted, with damage reported to radar systems, storage buildings, and airfields.
- Iran claimed to have hit the USS Abraham Lincoln, a claim denied by the US.
- The US operates approximately 19 military bases throughout the Middle East, with around 40,000-50,000 troops stationed in the region.
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