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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on U.S. Allies in Gulf, Sparks Fire at Kuwait Power Plant

On July 19, 2026, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. allies in Kuwait and Bahrain, triggering sirens in Jordan. A fire broke out at a Kuwaiti power plant due to the attacks. The U.S. reported its first military casualties since resuming hostilities with Iran.

Iran’s supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. 'unforgettable lessons' on July 18, 2026, as Washington confirmed its first military deaths since renewing hostilities with the Islamic Republic. The attacks included multiple rounds of missile and drone strikes, with reports of sirens sounding in Jordan. The fire at a Kuwaiti power plant was directly attributed to the Iranian attacks, though the exact number of missiles or drones involved was not specified.

Where Sources Diverge

The Hindu reports Iran's supreme leader made a vow and the U.S. reported military deaths, while Al Jazeera focuses on missile and drone attacks, sirens in Jordan, and a fire at a Kuwait power plant.

the-hindu

Iran's supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. 'unforgettable lessons' on Saturday (July 18, 2026), as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing hostilities with the Islamic republic.

al-jazeera

Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile, drone attacks; sirens reportedly sound in Jordan.

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IndependentAl JazeeraJul 19, 06:27 PM
Iran attacks US Gulf allies, causing a fire at Kuwait power plant

Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile, drone attacks; sirens reportedly sound in Jordan.

IndependentThe HinduJul 19, 07:38 AM
West Asia war LIVE: Iran targets U.S. military bases in Kuwait

Iran’s supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. “unforgettable lessons” on Saturday (July 18, 2026), as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing hostilities with the Islamic republic