
Explosions hit US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain
Missile strikes on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain caused massive explosions, suspending air traffic at Amman airport.
Published on 13 July 2026
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Regional media reported that a missile strike on the U.S. airbase at Muwaffaq Salti in Jordan triggered massive blasts and tremors described as earthquake-like. Air traffic at Amman's airport was suspended following the attack. Further explosions were reported at the King Hussein base in Jordan. Explosions also rocked U.S. military positions in Kuwait, with the sound of the blasts heard inside Iraq, according to media reports. In Bahrain, missiles struck two targets at the U.S. Fifth Fleet base. Bahrain's interior ministry issued an official statement confirming that warning sirens had been activated, and urged citizens and residents to remain calm, move to safe locations, and follow official announcements.
According to Mehr News, the attacks occurred simultaneously across multiple locations, indicating a coordinated operation. No group has claimed responsibility yet. The U.S. military has not issued an official statement regarding the incidents. The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region following recent events involving Iran and the United States.
Source: Mehr News — Read original story