IRGC Announces New Wave of Strikes on U.S. Military Bases in the Gulf
Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
The Corps of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) announced on Friday, 6 March 2026 that it has launched a fresh wave of attacks against U.S. military installations located in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar, employing both missiles and drones.
“Decisive and Painful” Strikes in the 22nd Wave of Operation Faithful Promise 4
In a statement released through Iranian media, the IRGC said that on the seventh day of what it calls a “American‑Zionist war and aggression,” it carried out “decisive and painful” strikes as part of the 22nd wave of Operation Faithful Promise 4.
Target 1 – Al‑Dhafra Air Base (UAE)
- Weapons used: precision‑guided missiles and combat drones.
- Damage inflicted:
- Early‑warning radar destroyed.
- Maintenance and storage hangars for advanced MQ‑9 drones demolished.
- A U.S. U‑2 spy plane left burning at the time of the report.
The communiqué also referenced a previous attack on a girls’ school in Iran that, according to Tehran, had been launched from this very base.
Target 2 – Ali Al‑Salem Air Base (Kuwait)
- Weapons used: cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
- Damage inflicted:
- Early‑warning radar hit.
- Fuel tanks for U.S. aircraft damaged.
- Runways partially destroyed.
According to the IRGC, thick columns of smoke were observed over the area following the strike.
Target 3 – Al‑Madag Air Base (Qatar)
Two coordinated waves of attacks focused on:
- Radar installations.
- Air‑traffic control centers.
- Satellite stations.
- Fuel‑supply infrastructure.
The IRGC claims these facilities were “completely destroyed,” employing suicide drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
Summary
The IRGC’s statement portrays the latest series of strikes as a significant escalation in its campaign against what it describes as American‑Zionist aggression in the region. The attacks reportedly neutralized key early‑warning radars, destroyed critical drone assets, and inflicted heavy damage on fuel and runway infrastructure across three Gulf states.
Note: The information comes from Iranian state‑affiliated media and has not been independently verified.
