Several Americans suffered minor injuries after debris from an intercepted Iranian Fateh-110 missile hit Kuwait's Ali Al Salem air base within the past 24 hours.
Two MQ-9 Reaper strike drones were seriously damaged in the strike, according to a person with direct knowledge of the attack.
Kuwaiti air defenses shot down the ballistic missile, but falling debris still reached the base and caused the reported damage.
The attack hit a US-linked facility in Kuwait even as President Donald Trump considers an agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire.
With ceasefire talks stalling over nuclear demands, is a full-scale war between the US and Iran becoming inevitable?
As Iran weaponizes the Strait of Hormuz, how can the security of the world's energy supply be guaranteed?
U.S.-Iran Conflict 2026: Military Strikes, Ceasefire Strains, and the Global Energy Crisis
Overview
In recent weeks, Iran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East, putting air defenses in the Gulf region to the test. Iran claims these strikes are defensive measures, not aimed at the United Arab Emirates. Satellite images have revealed substantial damage to U.S. military infrastructure, with at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment affected since the conflict began. However, U.S. officials caution that these damage assessments may be misleading, and the full impact might not be clear until the conflict ends. This escalation highlights the growing risks and uncertainties in the region.