Missile attack by Iran on a base where Italian troops were stationed

Missile launched by struck a military base in housing Italian troops

A missile launched by Iran, in response to recent attacks in the region, hit an air base in Kuwait where Italian troops were stationed, causing significant damage to the military infrastructure.

According to the Italian foreign minister, , the impact caused major damage to the base’s runway, but no military personnel were injured, as all soldiers managed to take shelter in bunkers immediately after the alert was triggered.

The targeted facility is , where Italy has maintained an air contingent since 2019 as part of international missions monitoring and combating the group in Iraq.

Following the incident, Prime Minister convened an urgent meeting with security and intelligence officials to assess the situation and possible additional protective measures.

Italian authorities stated that they are closely monitoring developments, supporting diplomatic efforts for de-escalation, and simultaneously reviewing options to protect citizens in high-risk areas.