Iran claims strikes destroyed Patriot systems, THAAD radar at US bases in Jordan, Kuwait
Iran's IRGC claimed it destroyed Patriot air defence systems, a THAAD radar, an MQ-9 Reaper drone depot, and other infrastructure at US bases in Jordan and Kuwait.
The IRGC said the strikes retaliated against US attacks on Iranian territory and targeted facilities including fuel tanks, helicopter equipment warehouses, and communication infrastructure.
Iran's Army separately announced drone strikes on three US bases in Kuwait as part of Operation Lightning, targeting ammunition depots and fuel tanks at Doha base, Ali al-Salem base, and Arifjan camp.
The claims follow two US service members killed in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan; the US military has not confirmed the reported damage.
Over 50,000 US service members are deployed in the Middle East, and US forces remain highly vigilant, according to the US military's regional command.
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