On June 2, local time, the IRGC announced through state media that it had targeted the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain and a U.S. Air Force base in Kuwait using missiles and drones.
However, CENTCOM quickly countered on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), asserting, "Claims that Iran struck the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and the nearby U.S. Air Force base are false," and emphasized, "All Iranian attacks against U.S. forces have failed."
CENTCOM further stated, "U.S. forces remain vigilant and are prepared to defend against unjust Iranian aggression."
The U.S. also reported that it intercepted three missiles launched by Iran in coordination with Bahrain. The Iranian missiles aimed at Kuwait reportedly either fell short of their target or disintegrated mid-air, according to CENTCOM.
Additionally, CENTCOM announced the interception of three attack drones launched by Iran that were targeting civilian vessels legitimately navigating regional waters.
In retaliation for the Iranian attacks, the U.S. conducted airstrikes on Qeshm Island in Iran. CENTCOM stated that these strikes targeted an "Iranian ground control facility" and confirmed that there were no American casualties.
Qeshm Island is Iran's largest island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for oil and gas transportation in the Gulf region.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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