Iran Strikes Nine US Bases in Middle East, Injuring 100 Soldiers Amid Rising Tensions

Since the resumption of hostilities, Iran has successfully targeted nine American military bases across the Middle East, inflicting significant damage and casualties, according to a report by The New York Times published on July 24, 2026. Most of these bases are located in Jordan, with additional attacks reported in Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The assaults have caused extensive destruction to military infrastructure, including buildings housing soldiers, drone facilities, radar systems, and other critical installations.

At least three US soldiers were killed during attacks on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which has been struck multiple times. Nearly 100 American troops have been wounded in these strikes, with many receiving treatment at a US military hospital in Germany, where an additional 150 military doctors have been deployed to support care. Video footage circulating online shows the moment of impact and the resulting fires at the targeted bases, including significant damage to a US outpost near the Jordan-Syria border and a base in Erbil, Iraq.

US officials suspect that Russia or China may be assisting Iran in selecting targets, especially after Iran directed attacks against CIA assets in the Persian Gulf region. Reports also indicate that Iran has enhanced its capabilities to bypass US air defense systems. Kuwait has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks, enduring approximately 120 missile and drone strikes since the conflict reignited, followed by Jordan with around 50 strikes. Bahrain and Iraq have also been targeted, while the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have largely avoided attacks, possibly due to ongoing diplomatic engagements with Iran or Tehran's reluctance to escalate the conflict further.

These developments highlight Iran's growing ability to impose a tangible cost on US forces in the region despite previous claims by the Trump administration that the Iranian military had been severely weakened. The situation underscores escalating tensions and the complex geopolitical dynamics involving multiple regional and global powers.