Bahrain, Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to strike Iran earlier this month - report
Bahrain and Kuwait reportedly carried out secret airstrikes against Iranian drone and missile sites earlier this month. The strikes represent the first direct military retaliation by the Gulf states against Tehran. The Wall Street Journal disclosed the operation, noting the involvement of fighter jets such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
- ▪Bahrain and Kuwait secretly deployed fighter jets to attack Iranian drone and missile installations.
- ▪The operation marks the first direct retaliation by the two Gulf states against Iran.
- ▪The Wall Street Journal reported the strikes, citing the use of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:10:30 GMT |
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Bahrain, Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to strike Iran earlier this month - reportBahrain and Kuwait secretly carried out airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile sites earlier this month, marking their first direct retaliation against Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported.Follow us on GoogleKuwaiti Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft fly over during an airshow commemorating Kuwait's 65th Independence Day in Kuwait City on February 25, 2026.(photo credit: YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP via Getty Images)
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