Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says that it targeted a gathering of US soldiers at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait early Thursday morning, according to Iranian state media.

Iranian state media also reported that the IRGC targeted Kuwait's early-warning radar systems at the air base in a dual missile and drone attack.

During the night, Bahrain and Jordan also activated missile sirens, with local Jordanian media reporting that eight Iranian missiles were intercepted.

Iranian state media also reported that US military communications systems and fuel storage tanks at the Azraq military base in Jordan had been targeted.

A satellite view shows the Ali Al Salem Base, after Iranian strikes, near Al Jahra, Kuwait, March 1, 2026.
A satellite view shows the Ali Al Salem Base, after Iranian strikes, near Al Jahra, Kuwait, March 1, 2026. (credit: Planet Labs PBC/REUTERS)

Fifth day of US, Iran trading blows sees fewer vessels in Hormuz

Wednesday was the first day after the US reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports, and shipping data showed fewer vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.

Seven vessels crossed the strait on Wednesday, mostly via the Iranian route, down from 13 the previous day, according to Kpler data. Hostilities have intensified since Iran said late on Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz.

Hostilities have intensified since Iran said late on Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz. Military operations are keeping ships from traveling through the waterway, which carried about a fifth of global oil and gas shipments before the war.