US Ali Al Salem Air Base
Coverage of US Ali Al Salem Air Base in the Nexus archive.
- Bahrain calls on residents to seek shelter after warning
Bahrain's interior ministry warned residents to seek shelter after activating sirens, citing attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. The escalation follows recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on commercial vessels and reciprocal attacks between the US and Iran.
- Bahrain confirms alarm as Iran claims attacks on Gulf bases
Bahrain's interior ministry confirmed alarm sirens after an explosion, amid Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claiming drone and missile attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Oman joined Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE in condemning the reported strike on Bahrain and reaffirming support for its security.
- Iranian Missile Strike on US Base in Kuwait Wounds 5 and Destroys MQ-9 Reapers
Iran launched a Fateh-110 missile targeting the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which was intercepted by Kuwaiti air defenses. The attack injured five American service members and civilian contractors and destroyed an MQ-9 Reaper drone. The strike occurred amid a pending peace agreement.