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Iranian Drone Strike Injures 15 US Soldiers at Kuwait's Ali al-Salem Base

07 April, 2026.Iran.8 sources

Key Takeaways

Iranian drone strike injures 15 U.S. personnel at Ali Al Salem Air Base.
Most wounded have returned to duty, indicating injuries were light.
Ali Al Salem Air Base is a major U.S. regional operations hub.

Drone Strike at Kuwait Base

An Iranian drone strike on Kuwait's Ali al-Salem Air Base injured 15 American soldiers.

“Iranian drone strike injures 15 US personnel at Kuwait air base: Report Most of the personnel injured in overnight attack on Ali Al Salem Air Base have returned to duty, US officials tell CBS News Iclal Turan April 07, 2026•Update: April 07, 2026 Archive WASHINGTON An Iranian drone strike on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait overnight injured 15 American personnel, according to a report Monday”

Anadolu Ajansı

The IRGC announced carrying out the 98th wave of Operation True Promise 4.

Anadolu Ajansı

The retaliatory operation began immediately after the US and Israeli aggression on February 28.

The Intercept reported that hundreds of US troops had been either killed or wounded.

Kuwait Under Fire

The Iranian strikes extended beyond military targets.

Three American fighter jets were shot down by Kuwaiti forces by mistake.

Hespress

Kuwaiti authorities arrested multiple suspects linked to Hezbollah.

Workers stayed home and prayers were canceled as Kuwait grappled with the fiercest attacks in decades.

Broader Regional Escalation

The strikes came amid a broader Iranian counteroffensive targeting American and Israeli sites.

“15 American soldiers were injured in an Iranian drone strike on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait overnight, CBS News reported on Monday, citing two US officials”