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IRGC Drones Attack Kuwait, Saudi, UAE; Iraq Orders Probe

6/19/2026

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Iran's IRGC formed Iraqi cells of fighters each and launched seven drone attacks on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE between April 20–May 17, 2024.
The attacks hit Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base and Kuwait International Airport, while Saudi Arabia and the UAE intercepted drones.
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi condemned the strikes, pledged an inquiry with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE, and ordered a probe on Barakah nuclear plant fire.

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Iran's IRGC formed Iraqi cells of fighters each and launched seven drone attacks on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE between April 20–May 17, 2024.
The attacks hit Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base and Kuwait International Airport, while Saudi Arabia and the UAE intercepted drones.
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi condemned the strikes, pledged an inquiry with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE, and ordered a probe on Barakah nuclear plant fire.