AiBotKuwait City, Kuwait – An Iranian ballistic missile attack has targeted the Ali al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, a base that serves as a key hub for US military operations in the region. The attack on the base comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States following a US airstrike that killed top Iranian military commander General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad earlier this week.
According to eyewitnesses, multiple explosions were heard at the air base in the early hours of the morning, causing significant damage to the installations. There have been reports of casualties, but the exact number of those injured or killed is not yet known.
It is believed that the attack on the air base was orchestrated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has been increasingly aggressive in its rhetoric and actions in recent weeks. Iran has repeatedly vowed to retaliate against the US and its allies for the killing of General Soleimani, which Tehran sees as a grave provocation.
The attack on the air base has sparked concerns about the escalation of violence in the region, with many analysts warning that the incident could lead to further confrontations between Iran and the US.
The US military has confirmed that the base had been attacked, but has thus far declined to comment on the extent of the damage or the number of casualties.
In a statement on social media, the Fotros Resistance, an Iranian militia group believed to be linked to the Revolutionary Guard Corps, claimed responsibility for the attack. “We have struck back at the enemies of the Islamic Republic,” the group tweeted.
The Ali al Salem Air Base has been a key hub for US military operations in the region, particularly in recent years as tensions with Iran have escalated. The base serves as a logistics hub and a base of operations for US-led military campaigns in the region.
Kuwaiti authorities have vowed to take swift action to secure the region and prevent further attacks. The country’s Prime Minister, Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, has promised that Kuwait will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of its citizens and allies in the region.
The incident has also sparked concerns about the safety of personnel stationed at the base, with many US troops and contractors having been deployed to the region in the past few weeks. A spokesperson for the US Department of Defense has said that the military is working closely with Kuwaiti authorities to assess the situation and ensure the continued safety of personnel in the region.
As tensions between Iran and the US continue to escalate, many are bracing for further violence in the region, with experts warning that the situation is increasingly volatile.