US Hits Pro-Iran Targets in Iraq and Syria as Kuwait Intercepts Drones

The United States military launched targeted strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Iraq and Syria, responding to a fatal drone attack on American troops in Jordan. The regional escalation intensified as Kuwaiti defense forces confirmed the interception of unidentified drones near its northern borders. \n\n US Strikes 85 Targets \n US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that its forces struck more than 85 targets across seven locations—four in Syria and three in Iraq. The operation utilized long-range B-1 bombers dispatched from the United States, deploying over 125 precision munitions. The strikes targeted command and control centers, intelligence facilities, and rockets, missiles, and drone storage sites belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militias. \n\n Kuwait Air Defenses Neutralize Drones \n Simultaneously, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense reported that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed unidentified drones that entered the country\'s airspace. While authorities have not officially named the source of the drones, the military has increased its readiness levels along the border. This interception marks a significant…