Kuwait activates air defences against Iranian drone attacks

Kuwait’s military announced on Wednesday that the country’s air defence systems are actively engaging hostile Iranian drone attacks. The statement marks an escalation in regional tensions, with Kuwait confirming that its defensive capabilities are being deployed to counter what authorities describe as provocative aerial incursions. The timing of the announcement comes amid broader regional instability and heightened military activity in the Persian Gulf region. Kuwait, a strategic US ally and major oil producer, has historically sought to maintain a careful balance in its relations with both Iran and Western powers. The activation of air defences signals the country’s determination to protect its airspace and critical infrastructure from what it characterises as Iranian aggression. The specific circumstances of the alleged drone incursions and the extent of any damage or casualties have not yet been disclosed by Kuwaiti authorities.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.