Iranian state media Press TV reported Thursday that suicide drones struck a US military base in northern Iraq, causing multiple explosions in Erbil, and that explosions were also reported at a US base in Kuwait. Press TV posted the updates on X.
Al Jazeera Breaking reported that an air attack on a paramilitary base in Iraq killed one person and wounded several others.
The Israeli Defence Forces said missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel and that defence systems were operating to intercept the incoming threat; civil defence guidance was issued for relevant areas.
As regional tensions rise, the United Kingdom’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre reported maritime incidents in the Gulf. One vessel was hit by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE, causing a fire onboard; UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and report suspicious activity while authorities investigate. A separate incident 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan, Qatar, involved a vessel struck by an unknown projectile; all crew were reported safe and well, and vessels were again urged to exercise caution.
Analysts say the third week of the conflict in West Asia has seen an expansion in the scale of attacks involving US–Israel and Tehran. Press reports said Iran retaliated after an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field by striking gas facilities in Qatar. Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said ballistic missiles hit Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing extensive damage to the world’s largest liquefaction facility; it was described as the second attack on the facility within 12 hours.
This account is based on syndicated agency reports published as received; The Tribune disclaims responsibility for independent verification of the material.
