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Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait targets US bases, report says

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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Newswire Official statement Ongoing story
  • Kuwait’s armed forces said air defenses were responding to hostile missiles and drones launched from Iran.
  • Iranian state media reported that the attack targeted US military bases in Kuwait, while local sources claimed a base had been hit.
  • Kuwait and the United States had not confirmed the reported strike, and the situation remained developing.

Kuwaiti air defenses confronted missile and drone attacks from Iran on Thursday morning, according to the Kuwait Armed Forces.

The armed forces urged people to follow security and safety instructions issued by the authorities. They also said that any explosion sounds would come from air defense systems intercepting the attacks.

Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities.

· Kuwait Armed ForcesThe armed forces issued the public-safety warning in a post on X.

Iranian state media IRIB reported that the attack targeted US military bases in Kuwait. Local sources cited by IRIB claimed that a US base had been struck and that smoke was rising from the site.

Neither the United States nor Kuwait confirmed those reports. The account described the situation as developing.

If explosion sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks.

· Kuwait Armed ForcesThe statement explained the possible source of explosions during the attacks.
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