Iran Strikes Kuwait Port, Claims US Troops Killed and Vessels Sunk in Wave 84

Iran’s elite force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has claimed responsibility for a major strike on Shuwaikh Port, alleging that multiple United States troops were killed and several vessels were destroyed. The development marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict involving regional and global powers.

According to an IRGC statement, the attack was part of the “Operation True Promise 4” campaign and involved strikes on six US landing craft utilities stationed at the port. The Guards claimed that at least three vessels were sunk while others were set ablaze, although these claims have not been independently verified.

The operation was reportedly carried out using domestically developed ballistic and cruise missiles, including the Qadr series, which have a range of up to 1,000 kilometres. The IRGC described the assault as a “hybrid operation” targeting US and Israeli-linked assets across key strategic locations in the region.

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In a related development, drone strikes were also reported in Dubai, including an attack on a hotel allegedly housing US personnel. Iranian authorities claimed that kamikaze drones were used to hit gathering points of US drone units along coastal areas, expanding the scope of the confrontation beyond Kuwait.

Meanwhile, Kuwait International Airport was reportedly hit by multiple drone attacks that damaged radar systems, though no casualties were confirmed. Kuwaiti officials attributed the strikes to Iran and allied groups, raising concerns about the widening geographical spread of the conflict.

The escalating tensions have severely disrupted regional air travel, with airports across the Gulf, including those in Kuwait and Bahrain, temporarily suspending operations. Airlines have cancelled numerous flights, impacting both passenger movement and cargo logistics, while the broader conflict continues to strain global supply chains and regional stability.

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