Iran's IRGC Claims Attacks on US Military Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has claimed responsibility for recent strikes on US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, marking a significant escalation in ongoing tensions. This military action comes in response to a series of American airstrikes on Iranian territory. As the US intensifies its military campaign, diplomatic efforts are also underway, with Iran's Interior Minister visiting Pakistan to mediate between Tehran and Washington. The situation remains critical as both sides navigate the complexities of military and diplomatic engagements in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 21, 2026, 17:59 IST

Iran's Military Actions Against US Forces

On Tuesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced it had executed new strikes targeting American military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. This action was described as retaliation for a series of US airstrikes that have persisted for ten consecutive nights on Iranian soil. Reports from Iran's state-run news agency, IRNA, indicate that the operation successfully hit two air defense systems and a radar facility at different military sites in Bahrain. In Kuwait, the IRGC claimed to have targeted missile defense systems, radar installations, and satellite communication systems. The IRGC cautioned that these recent attacks signal the onset of a more aggressive phase in the ongoing conflict, stating, "With this radar sweep, the enemy should prepare for even more decisive and powerful waves of drone and missile attacks," as per their statement reported by IRNA.

Escalation of US Military Operations

US Intensifies Campaign Against Iran

The recent military exchanges follow an announcement from the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday, revealing that it had conducted its tenth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets. This escalation aims to pressure Tehran to reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for nearly 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies. CENTCOM reported that the latest US operations focused on Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems. The US military's goal is to diminish Iran's capacity to execute further attacks on commercial shipping and military assets in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz. These renewed strikes were prompted by the death of another American service member due to Iranian assaults on US military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, raising the total US military fatalities in this conflict to 17. In response to this latest loss, US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating, "Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!" on Truth Social.

Diplomatic Efforts Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan Steps In To Revive Peace Efforts

As military tensions escalate, diplomatic initiatives are also being pursued to avert a broader regional conflict. On Tuesday, Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Pakistan for high-level discussions with the nation's leadership, as Islamabad seeks to mediate between Tehran and Washington. Reports indicate that Momeni is scheduled to meet with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit. According to Iran's IRNA news agency, the purpose of this trip is to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations. This diplomatic outreach follows the collapse of a preliminary agreement between the US and Iran last month, which fell apart after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent US military responses, leading both sides back into open conflict.