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IRGC fires 230 drones at US bases in Kuwait, Iraq, and Gulf states

·Kuwait, Iraq, Gulf region

The IRGC launched 230 drones at US military facilities including Ali Al Salem Air Base and Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, a base in Erbil (Iraq), and additional Gulf targets. IRGC called these attacks 'first powerful steps' in the war.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it fired 230 drones at several facilities hosting US troops across the Middle East. Named targets included Ali Al Salem Air Base and Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, and a base in Erbil in northern Iraq. The IRGC characterised these as 'first powerful steps' despite having attacked Gulf states for days since the conflict began. Kuwait's Ministry of Health confirmed an 11-year-old girl was killed by falling shrapnel — 'resuscitation was performed in the ambulance but she passed away due to her injuries.' In Iraq, a drone targeted a logistical support facility of the US embassy near Baghdad International Airport. Two drones also targeted a US military base and hotel in Erbil. Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone in the Eastern Province and Ras Tanura refinery was hit again by a projectile.
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Actor responses

IRGCSUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: Drone strikes are 'first powerful steps' in the war. 230 drones launched at US facilities.

United StatesOPPOSINGmilitary_response

US State Dept authorised non-emergency personnel evacuation from Gulf embassies after continued attacks.

Sources

T1Al Jazeera90% reliability
T1Reuters95% reliability
T1Kuwait Ministry of Health95% reliability

Related signals (6)

IRGC Sepah News@@SepahnewsHIGH

Ground forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have entered battlefield operations. Naval operations continue targeting enemy military ships in the Persian Gulf.

2026-03-04 09:00 UTC
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PHAROS NOTEIRGC ground forces 'entering battlefield operations' is ambiguous — could mean border defence positioning or proxy activation. Naval claims should be treated cautiously given CENTCOM's assertion of total Iranian naval destruction.
Strategic Sentinel@@StratSentinelHIGH

Iran's 230-drone salvo at Gulf bases is a significant expenditure of one-way attack UAV stockpile. At this rate of consumption Iran's drone inventory could be depleted within 2-3 weeks. The question is whether production can keep up.

2026-03-04 09:00 UTC
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PHAROS NOTEAttrition analysis is critical. If Iran's drone stockpile is finite and production lines are being struck, the 'first powerful steps' rhetoric masks a depleting capability.
Al Jazeera English@@AJEnglishHIGH

11-year-old girl killed in Kuwait by falling shrapnel from Iranian drone attack. Ministry of Health: 'Resuscitation performed in ambulance but she passed away due to her injuries.'

2026-03-04 07:30 UTC
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PHAROS NOTECivilian child casualty in a Gulf state from Iranian shrapnel. This will intensify GCC anger at Iran and may shift neutral states toward supporting the US-Israeli campaign.
Bahrain Ministry of Interior@@BahrainMOIHIGH

Air raid sirens have sounded across the Kingdom. Citizens are advised to remain in shelters. Our defence forces continue to operate in coordination with coalition partners.

2026-03-04 07:30 UTC
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PHAROS NOTEBahrain-wide sirens indicate sustained Iranian targeting of the small island nation hosting US 5th Fleet. Bahrain's entire population of 1.5M is within range.
Kuwait Ministry of Health@@KuwaitMOHHIGH

An 11-year-old girl was killed after being hit by falling shrapnel. Resuscitation was performed in the ambulance while she was transported to Al-Amiri Hospital. Attempts continued for nearly half an hour. She passed away due to her injuries.

2026-03-04 07:00 UTC
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PHAROS NOTEOfficial government confirmation of child civilian casualty in Kuwait. This will be a powerful humanitarian symbol intensifying Gulf state anger at Iran.
IRGC Sepah News@@SepahnewsBREAKING

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has fired 230 drones at multiple facilities hosting American occupation forces including Ali Al Salem and Camp Arifjan in Kuwait and a base in Erbil. These are among our first powerful steps.

2026-03-04 06:30 UTC
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PHAROS NOTEIRGC calling these 'first powerful steps' despite 5 days of attacks signals intent to escalate further. 230 drones in a single wave is a significant stockpile expenditure.