Iran's army says it struck Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait and Al Minhad in the UAE; Kuwait says its air defences engaged the attack
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Iran's army said in a statement carried by state TV that missiles and drones hit satellite communication systems, equipment depots and fighter hangars at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, and forces and radar systems at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, on the morning of 3 September. Kuwait's General Staff said its air defences intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks and called them Iranian aggression, as sirens sounded across the country, Shafaq News reported. UAE and US authorities did not immediately confirm any damage.
- When
- 3 September 2026
- Where
- Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- missile attack · military
- Acting party
- Islamic Republic of Iran Army
- Against
- United States Armed Forces, Government of Kuwait, Government of the United Arab Emirates
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Iran's army claimed the strikes.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim The Times of Israel
- Origin of the claim Shafaq News
- Origin of the claim Shafaq News
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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The War Record, "Iran's army says it struck Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait and Al Minhad in the UAE; Kuwait says its air defences engaged the attack", ev-20261027-s2dp, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261027-s2dp/