Iran Claims Missile Strikes Destroyed Patriot Systems at US Bases in Jordan, Kuwait

Tehran has claimed that its missile strikes successfully destroyed Patriot air defense systems and a THAAD radar at American military bases in Jordan and Kuwait. The announcement came hours after the US, under President Donald Trump, launched a fresh wave of attacks against Iranian targets in the region.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement asserting that precision strikes had neutralized key US defensive assets. Officials in Washington have not yet confirmed the extent of the damage.

Escalating tit-for-tat strikes

The Iranian claims mark a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between the two nations. The US military has maintained a substantial presence in Jordan and Kuwait for decades, including advanced air defense systems designed to counter precisely this kind of long-range missile attack.

Military analysts pointed out that the reported destruction of a THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) radar would represent a major tactical blow. THAAD systems are designed to intercept ballistic missiles during their terminal phase, and losing the radar would blind the defensive network in that sector.

Attacks extend to Bahrain, Amazon infrastructure

Iran also claimed responsibility for attacks on Amazon infrastructure and US military personnel housing in Bahrain. Reports from Manama confirmed that sirens sounded across the island kingdom as Iran launched these fresh attacks.

Bahrain hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, making it a high-value target. The assault on Amazon infrastructure is a new dimension in this conflict, targeting civilian logistics and cloud computing assets owned by a US corporation.

Gulf neighbours under fire

In a separate statement, Tehran lashed out at Gulf Arab states for allowing the US to use their territory for launching strikes against Iran. The foreign ministry in Tehran warned that countries hosting American forces would be considered legitimate targets in any future retaliation.

This marks a major shift in Iran's posture toward its Gulf neighbors. While previous attacks have focused on US assets directly, the new rhetoric suggests a willingness to punish regional states for their cooperation with Washington.

The Gulf Cooperation Council has not issued a unified response, though individual member states have tightened their own air defense postures. Kuwait and Jordan have not commented on the Iranian claims about destroyed Patriot systems.

What to watch

All eyes are now on the US military's damage assessment. If the Iranian claims are verified, Washington will face pressure to either reinforce its defensive positions in the Gulf or launch a more aggressive campaign against Iranian missile sites. A prolonged exchange of strikes could draw in regional proxies, including Hezbollah and Houthi forces, expanding the conflict well beyond its current borders.