KUWAIT / TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, that it fired missiles at a U.S. military installation in Kuwait, marking a significant escalation in the widening Middle East conflict. The announcement comes amid a broader barrage of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region.
In an official statement, the IRGC said that at least two missiles were launched by its Ground Force missile unit targeting Camp Arifjan, a major U.S. Army base located south of Kuwait City. Iranian state media outlets Fars and Mehr quoted the Guards as saying the facility was hit during the strike, though details on the extent of any damage or casualties were not immediately available.
Kuwaiti authorities have not independently confirmed the IRGC’s claim, and there has been no official statement from the U.S. military regarding damage or injuries at the base.
The reported attack on Camp Arifjan appears to be part of a wider wave of Iranian missile and drone launches targeting U.S. forces and regional allies. According to reporting from multiple outlets, the IRGC has also claimed strikes on other U.S. military facilities in the Gulf as part of its ongoing operations.
The strike on Camp Arifjan comes amid continued hostilities between Iran and a U.S.–Israel coalition following weeks of intense fighting. In other reported incidents, Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles have been launched towards Gulf States including Qatar and Iraq, with air defense systems in several countries intercepting incoming threats.
The conflict, which has seen exchanges of strikes across the region, has raised international concerns over civilian safety and the stability of key strategic routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier this week, Iranian forces reportedly began laying naval mines in the strait, threatening one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for global oil shipments.
The U.S. military has not publicly corroborated Iran’s claims of a successful hit at Camp Arifjan. However, U.S. Central Command has previously confirmed that installations in Kuwait have been targeted by Iranian rocket and drone barrages in recent weeks. Kuwaiti air defenses have also reported interceptions of ballistic missiles and drones entering the country’s airspace.
International diplomatic efforts to de escalate the conflict are ongoing, including discussions at the United Nations Security Council, where Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members are pushing for resolutions condemning attacks on neighboring states.
Analysts say that the reported missile attack reflects expanding Iranian military tactics in the region and underscores the increasing risks faced by U.S. and allied forces stationed throughout the Middle East. As the conflict spreads geographically, the potential for further confrontations involving regional partners remains high.