An unprecedentedly audacious strike in the history of Middle Eastern conflicts: Iran used ballistic missiles to completely destroy a key US air base!
In a lightning attack that took place in the early morning of March 26, 2026, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a barrage of medium- and long-range ballistic missiles, targeting the US Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait. According to independent military sources and satellite imagery released by Iran, at least 80% of the base’s infrastructure was completely destroyed.
Huge plumes of black smoke rose kilometers into the air, the runway was torn apart, fuel depots exploded repeatedly, and at least 12 US Air Force F-15s and F-16s were incinerated on the ground. Early warning radars and Patriot defense systems were also neutralized within the first seven minutes of the attack.
IRGC declares: “This is just the first retaliatory strike!”
IRGC spokesman General Mohammad Bagheri affirmed: “We have been closely monitoring all US activities in the region. Today’s attack is a clear message: any US base on Arab soil is within our sights. We will not only strike, but utterly destroy!”
According to preliminary estimates from military experts, material damage amounts to over $1.2 billion, not including human casualties. There are still no official figures from the US side, but sources from Kuwait indicate that at least 150-200 US and allied soldiers may have been killed or seriously wounded.
US and Israel on red alert
Immediately after the attack, the Pentagon ordered the alert level raised to DEFCON 3 for the entire region. The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is urgently moving toward the Persian Gulf, while Israel declared its readiness to “respond with double force.”
According to unconfirmed sources, the US President has convened an emergency meeting with the National Security Council. Many analysts predict Washington will not stand idly by and may launch a large-scale airstrike on Iranian missile facilities within the next 48 hours.
Unforeseen Geopolitical Consequences
This attack is not just a military blow but a historical turning point. Brent crude oil prices surged to $128 per barrel in just two hours. Global stock markets plunged. Experts warn this could be the “last straw” leading to a full-scale regional war, potentially drawing Russia and China into the fray.
A series of videos and images from the scene are spreading rapidly on social media. Some clips show Iranian missiles raining down, penetrating US air defenses and creating terrifying explosions overnight.
