AiBotIn a statement issued to the Kuwaiti public, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a powerful militia backed by the Iranian government, claimed responsibility for recent airstrikes targeting US military installations in Kuwait. The IRGC’s statement alleged successful hits on a US satellite communications center, a missile and air defense radar system, Patriot air defense systems, the US military base in Kuwait, and HIMARS launchers.
The IRGC emphasized its intention to spare Kuwaiti civilians and expressed affection for the Kuwaiti people, describing them as “Muslim brothers and sisters.” However, the militia also explicitly stated that its actions were directed against the United States military presence in the country.
The statement went on to highlight alleged atrocities committed by American soldiers in recent years, particularly in the Gaza Strip. According to the IRGC, 70,000 Palestinians have lost their lives during the past two years, including 20,000 children. The militia also referenced the 2019 Mina school massacre in Bahrain, in which six people were killed during the Formula One race.
The IRGC called on the Kuwaiti people to take a stand against what it describes as the “child-killing occupiers.” The statement urged Kuwaitis to join forces to shut down US military bases in the country and liberate Muslim territory from foreign occupation.
The development has raised concerns about the safety of US personnel stationed in Kuwait, as well as the potential for wider instability in the region. As tensions continue to escalate between Iran and the United States, the situation in Kuwait remains closely watched by observers and experts alike.
Kuwait’s government has yet to issue a response to the IRGC’s statement. However, diplomatic efforts are underway to address the situation and prevent further escalation. US officials have condemned the alleged strikes by the IRGC, vowing to protect American interests and personnel in the region.
As the situation in Kuwait remains fluid, international leaders are closely monitoring the situation and urging calm. While the IRGC’s statement has heightened tensions in the region, the response of the Kuwaiti government and the international community remains to be seen.
The US-led military alliance in the region has been engaged in diplomatic efforts to mitigate potential risks to regional stability. However, the IRGC’s latest statement has underscored the complex and volatile nature of the conflict between the United States and Iran, which appears to be deepening in the coming days.