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Iranian Drones Hit Kuwait, Bahrain Bases, Damage US Tanker

8/1/2026

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Iran launched drones at Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, hitting hangars, satellite links and equipment warehouses.
Kuwaiti forces destroyed several drones and reported shrapnel damage but no injuries.
Iran said a drone strike hit Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base, damaging power generators and navigation systems.
Egypt confirmed a drone fire at Damietta port damaged the U.S.-owned tanker Energos Winter and another vessel, with no claim of responsibility.

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Iran launched drones at Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, hitting hangars, satellite links and equipment warehouses.
Kuwaiti forces destroyed several drones and reported shrapnel damage but no injuries.
Iran said a drone strike hit Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base, damaging power generators and navigation systems.
Egypt confirmed a drone fire at Damietta port damaged the U.S.-owned tanker Energos Winter and another vessel, with no claim of responsibility.