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Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war

Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war

Summary

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps launched 230 drone attacks targeting facilities hosting US troops in the Middle East, including locations in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. An 11-year-old girl in Kuwait died from shrapnel injuries, and various military and diplomatic sites were hit. The attacks follow US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Key Facts

  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched 230 drones targeting US troops in the Middle East.
  • Attacked sites include bases in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
  • An 11-year-old girl in Kuwait died from injuries caused by falling shrapnel.
  • A US embassy facility in Baghdad and Erbil bases in Iraq were among the targets.
  • Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone in its Eastern Province.
  • The US State Department authorized non-emergency personnel to evacuate following the attacks.
  • Drone attacks followed US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader.
  • Reports indicate a decrease in the frequency of attacks on Gulf countries.

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