Iran says US struck near key Persian Gulf islands as sirens sound in Kuwait

Separately, Kuwait’s Armed Forces announced that they were in the process of combatting hostile aerial targets, namely "missile and drone threats," within their airspace.

A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

(photo credit: U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JULY 14, 2026 18:49

Updated: JULY 14, 2026 19:50

A US projectile reportedly exploded near a water and electricity facility on Iran's Kish Island, Iranian state media claimed on Tuesday.

Additional explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, according to IRGC-linked Fars News Agency. Their cause is not yet known.

Separately, Kuwait’s Armed Forces announced that they were in the process of combatting hostile aerial targets, namely "missile and drone threats," within their airspace.

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Iran says US struck near key Persian Gulf islands as sirens sound in Kuwait

Separately, Kuwait’s Armed Forces announced that they were in the process of combatting hostile aerial targets, namely "missile and drone threats," within their airspace.

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Iran says US struck near key Persian Gulf islands as sirens sound in Kuwait

Separately, Kuwait’s Armed Forces announced that they were in the process of combatting hostile aerial targets, namely "missile and drone threats," within their airspace.

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