The Kuwait Army said its air defense systems intercepted a drone attack launched by Iran, attributing the assault to 'hostile action' by the Islamic Republic. The announcement comes minutes after the military reported nationwide sirens and ongoing interceptions, as Gulf states continue to confront Iranian aerial threats.
The Kuwait Army officially blamed Iran for the ongoing drone attack at approximately 14:23 Jerusalem time, attributing the assault to 'hostile action' by the Islamic Republic. The accusation came shortly after the military reported renewed nationwide sirens and ongoing interceptions at 14:13, according to the army.
The development extends a sequence of reports earlier today. At 11:07 Jerusalem, the Kuwait Army first warned of an approaching Iranian drone swarm, a report that was initially unverified. Within minutes, the military confirmed it was actively intercepting the drones, and then reported that sirens had been activated nationwide. The corroboration thus evolved from a desk-reviewed report to an official military statement.
The current incident follows a pattern of regional escalation that began after US strikes on Iran in late June, as The Zioneer reported on June 28. On July 12, Iran's army claimed it had struck targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, a claim that remains unverified by independent sources. The Kuwait Army's latest statement confirms that Iranian drones continue to penetrate the country's airspace.
The specific 'hostile action' by Iran that prompted the attack has not been detailed. The extent of the drone attack and any casualties or damage remain unconfirmed. The Kuwait Army has not issued a follow-up update.
4 developments
- StrongIran's army blames Israel, US for strikes, claims drone attack on Kuwait, Bahrain
- StrongKuwait Army says 24 drones intercepted, no casualties — conflicting accounts of damage
- DevelopingIranian foreign ministry spokesperson accuses US of staging Kuwait airport drone strike
- StrongSirens activated in Kuwait amid missile and drone attack, local authorities say
Source and signal
- Internal intake