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IRGC says it carried out missile strike on US base in Kuwait

TASS English · 2026-07-20

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• What happened: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced a missile strike on the US Arifjan base in Kuwait, targeting American HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems. • Why it matters: This incident escalates tensions between Iran and the United States, highlighting ongoing military confrontations in the region and the potential for further conflict. • What to watch next: Monitor responses from the US military and government, as well as any potential retaliatory actions from Iran or further military engagements in the region.

US-Israeli strikes on IranIRGC says it carried out missile strike on US base in Kuwait American HIMARS systems were targeted with surface-to-surface missilesRABAT, July 21. /TASS/. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, elite units of Iran's Armed Forces) said it carried out a missile strike on US HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems at the US Arifjan base in Kuwait, Iranian broadcaster IRIB reported. According to the report, the HIMARS systems were targeted with surface-to-surface missiles. 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Source: TASS English
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