The Kuwaiti Army General Staff announced that its air defense systems are currently engaging hostile drones and missiles following what it described as 'Iranian aggression.' The military said explosions heard across the country are from interceptions.
Kuwait's military confirmed early Thursday that its air defense systems are actively intercepting hostile drones and missiles, attributing the attacks to 'Iranian aggression.' The statement from the Kuwaiti Army General Staff comes hours after reports of explosions and sirens across the country, and provides official confirmation of what earlier unverified reports described as drone and missile strikes against Kuwait and other Gulf states.
The timeline of the incident unfolded Wednesday, Jerusalem time. At 10:36, Iranian state-aligned media first reported ballistic missile launches toward US bases in the region. Shortly after, reports emerged of strikes on multiple bases, including the Ali Al-Salem base in Kuwait, as well as facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq. Later in the day, reports described explosions near US bases in Kuwait and activation of air defense systems, followed by reports of sirens after a drone attack. Throughout this period, the reports remained unverified by independent sources. The Kuwaiti Army's statement now provides the first official confirmation from a targeted state, naming Iran as the source of the attack.
As The Zioneer has documented, Kuwait has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian aerial threats in recent weeks, with multiple interception events reported since June. The current escalation is part of a broader military confrontation between Iran and the United States, which has drawn Gulf states into direct engagement.
No details have been released on casualties, damage, or the number of aerial targets. It remains unclear whether the interceptions are ongoing or have concluded, and whether any threats penetrated Kuwaiti airspace.
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