TEHRAN- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps’ Navy announced that the IRGC Navy has destroyed facilities at Al Minhad and Ali Al Salem air bases, including hangars and fuel depots used by U.S. and Israeli aircraft, with a massive barrage of ballistic missiles and strike drones.
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said the two bases were the launchpad for aggression against Iranian islands. He also warned that across all Iranian islands, “graves have been dug for child-killing aggressors.”
Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates is one of the key logistics and support hubs for U.S. forces in the region. For decades, it has hosted hundreds of American personnel, serving as an operational and air transport center for moving troops and equipment across West Asia. Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, known as “The Rock,” has been described as the main air mobility hub and gateway for military power into the region. It is home to the U.S. Air Force’s 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. Kuwait hosts approximately 13,500 American troops—the largest concentration of U.S. forces in the region—and Ali Al Salem plays a critical role in air operations and logistics.
The Iranian strikes on these two bases mark a direct hit on U.S. military infrastructure in two allied Persian Gulf states. They also underscore Iran’s ability to strike deep into strategic bases used by aggressors on its doorstep, analysts say.
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