Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for a series of strikes targeting strategic military and infrastructure sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, with the latest development involving an attack on a power station in Bahrain. According to Tasnim News, Iran has identified the facility as a command and control centre and an AI data centre used by the U.S. military, marking a significant escalation in the scope of the reported strikes. Reports from Al Jazeera suggest the targeted infrastructure is linked to Amazon data infrastructure.

Earlier reports from Iran's FARS News Agency had named specific sites targeted by the Revolutionary Guards, including Al-Sakhir Air Base and Bin Salman Port in Bahrain, as well as Arifjan Base in Kuwait. The addition of the power station attack underscores the broadening nature of the strikes across critical infrastructure in the region.

Targeted Locations

The following sites have been identified in reports from Iranian state-affiliated media:

The announcements, sourced from FARS News Agency and Tasnim News, reflect Iran's explicit identification of the facilities involved. The claims regarding the power station's role as a U.S. military command and AI data centre, and its connection to Amazon data infrastructure, have not been independently verified.

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton stated that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls Tehran's military decisions and argued that the United States should make dismantling the group its primary objective. Bolton asserted that the IRGC, rather than the country's civilian leadership, is directing military operations and making key security decisions. He emphasized that eliminating the IRGC is a necessary step for any potential regime change in Iran.

IRGC's Role in Iran

Bolton posted on X on Monday, sharing his NewsNation interview, where he wrote, "The Revolutionary Guard is calling the shots in Iran." He added that statements from civilians carry little weight given the IRGC's authority. During the interview, he reiterated that the Iran Revolutionary Guard is running the military operations, functioning autonomously from the civilian government.

Call for Military Action

Citing recent attacks on U.S. bases and the deaths of American service members, Bolton called for a broader military objective beyond mere retaliation. "Our objective should not just be to retaliate for this particular tragedy, but to flatten the Revolutionary Guard entirely," he said. He believes this is the only way to create a possibility for regime change in Iran.

Strategic Recommendations

Bolton backed maintaining sanctions and a naval blockade while specifically targeting the IRGC's military capabilities. He identified several assets as legitimate targets, including missiles, missile launchers, drones, and fast boats. He expressed skepticism regarding the success of diplomacy, stating that the IRGC's autonomous function necessitates its elimination to achieve strategic goals.