According to Bloomberg, citing an informed source, fragments of Iranian ballistic missiles struck the US Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, injuring approximately five American soldiers. At least one MQ-9 Reaper drone was destroyed while another was severely damaged, with an estimated value of 30 million dollars.
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This retaliatory strike by Iran took place while negotiations were underway between Iran and the United States for a possible 60-day extension of the ceasefire. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) described the attack as a serious violation of the ceasefire, while Iran called it a legitimate retaliatory action against US aggression.
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