Iran retaliates after Trump declares blockade, claims attack on U.S. base in Kuwait
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- 2026-07-14 07:09:34
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[Financial News] Tensions in the Middle East are rising again after Iran claimed it carried out a drone attack on U.S. facilities stationed in the State of Kuwait. The allegation came just after President Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports, suggesting that the armed confrontation between the two countries is spreading across the Persian Gulf region.
On the 14th, local time, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported, citing a military statement, that the Iranian Armed Forces had launched a drone attack targeting a U.S. base in Kuwait.
According to the statement, the targets included the U.S. military's Patriot missile defense system, fuel storage facilities, watchtowers, ammunition depots and communications facilities. The Iranian Armed Forces said the operation was a response to U.S. military action.
However, it did not disclose the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties. The United States Department of Defense and the State of Kuwait government have also not officially confirmed the incident so far.
IRIB also quoted a military source as saying that the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy fired cruise missiles at "hostile ships of the American enemy." However, it did not specify the nationality or location of the vessels, or whether any were actually hit.
The announcement came shortly after President Trump said he would block Iranian ports starting at 4 p.m. Eastern Time on the 14th, or 5 a.m. on the 15th in Korea. Observers say Iran may be stepping up its military response to U.S. maritime pressure.
IRIB said that as the military conflict between the United States and Iran expands, attacks are continuing across the Middle East, including in Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region.
For now, however, no third party, including the United States or Kuwait, has confirmed the attack beyond Iran's own announcement, so further verification is needed to determine whether there was actual damage.
km@fnnews.com Kim Kyung-min Reporter