Kuwait shields skies amid Iranian missile and drone barrage

Kuwait's air defense systems were activated Thursday in response to hostile aerial threats, intercepting multiple drones and cruise missiles that violated the nation's airspace. The Kuwaiti armed forces urged citizens and residents to adhere to official safety instructions following the incident.

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The military did not immediately disclose details on the origin of the drones or whether the incident resulted in casualties or damage.

Explosions were reported in several areas, which the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces clarified were the result of air defense systems engaging hostile drones. While the origin of the aerial threats was not immediately disclosed, the Ministry of Defense later announced the successful detection and interception of four cruise missiles and 21 hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) since dawn Wednesday. Ministry spokesperson Colonel Saud Al-Atwan stated that these Iranian aerial aggressions targeted vital infrastructure facilities.

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The hostile Iranian aerial aggression targeted several vital infrastructure facilities across the country.

Al-Atwan confirmed that the interceptions neutralized the primary threats, resulting in material damage but no reported casualties. He emphasized that the armed forces remain at the highest level of combat readiness to safeguard Kuwait's sovereignty, citizens, residents, and national interests.

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Kuwait strongly condemned the continued Iranian attacks on its territory, describing them as a blatant violation of its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, as well as a serious breach of international law, the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026).

Kuwait issued a strong condemnation of the attacks, labeling them a blatant violation of its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, as well as a serious breach of international law and the UN Charter. The Foreign Ministry declared Iran fully responsible for the attacks and their consequences, warning that continued aggression against Kuwait and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries jeopardizes regional security and stability. Kuwait called for an immediate halt to the attacks and affirmed its commitment to taking all necessary measures to defend its territory and preserve its rights under international law.

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The ministry called on Tehran to immediately halt its attacks, affirming that Kuwait will continue taking all necessary measures to defend its territory, people and national interests while preserving its legitimate rights under international law.