Iranian Drone Strikes Target US Military Bases in Iraq and Kuwait

Recent reports indicate that Iranian drone strikes targeted US military installations in Iraq and Kuwait, leading to multiple explosions and casualties. This escalation comes amid rising tensions in the region, following a series of attacks on military and energy infrastructures. The situation is further complicated by a recent attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad, which was also struck by drones. As the conflict continues, the Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has announced a temporary suspension of attacks on the embassy under specific conditions. Meanwhile, oil exports from Iraq's Kirkuk fields have resumed, signaling a potential shift in regional dynamics.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 19, 2026, 12:20 IST

Drone Attacks Reported

On Thursday, Iranian state media reported that drone strikes aimed at US military installations occurred in Iraq and Kuwait. According to Press TV, “suicide drones” targeted a US base located in northern Iraq, resulting in multiple explosions in Erbil. Additionally, separate explosions were noted at a US military site in Kuwait. These claims, disseminated through a series of posts on X, remain unverified, and US officials have not yet confirmed the incidents. This escalation occurs amid rising tensions in the region, where assaults on military and energy infrastructures have surged recently. Press TV reported, "Suicide drones reportedly hit a US military base in northern Iraq, causing multiple explosions in Erbil." "Explosions were reported at a US military base in Kuwait."

Al Jazeera Breaking reported that one individual was killed and several others injured in an airstrike on a paramilitary base in Iraq.

Recent Attacks on US Embassy

US Embassy Compound Targeted

This incident follows a recent attack on the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, which was hit by rockets and drones, as reported by security sources. Early Tuesday, multiple drones targeted the embassy, with videos circulating online showing sirens and explosions throughout the city. Initial reports indicated that either the embassy or its vicinity may have been impacted.

The Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah announced on Wednesday that it would pause attacks on the US embassy for five days, contingent upon certain conditions. These conditions include a halt to Israel's actions against residents in Beirut's southern suburbs and a commitment to refrain from shelling residential areas in Baghdad and other provinces.

In related news, crude oil exports from Iraq's Kirkuk fields to Turkey's Ceyhan port have resumed via pipeline, as confirmed by the North Oil Company. This agreement was reached after discussions between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Tuesday. The KRG stated that both parties would establish a joint committee to facilitate the resumption of oil exports, with revenue directed back to the federal treasury. The North Oil Company noted that Kirkuk crude exports would restart at an initial capacity of 250,000 barrels per day.

(With agency inputs)