Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) executed two waves of ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military facilities across the Middle East. Jordan's military confirmed shooting down eight Iranian missiles over its territory. Additional strikes were reported near U.S. communication systems in Kuwait and Bahrain. Tehran stated the attacks were a response to U.S. strikes near a children's cancer hospital and other civilian infrastructure in northern Iran.
Date: July 16, 2026
Location: Jordan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Times of Israel