Kuwait activates air defences as Iranian missiles strike

Kuwait’s military announced on Saturday that the country’s air defence systems have been activated and are operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran. The Gulf state confirmed that defensive measures were deployed in response to the incoming projectiles. Kuwait, a strategically important nation in the Persian Gulf with significant oil reserves, has long been vulnerable to regional tensions between Iran and its rivals, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United States. The country hosts a major US military presence and serves as a crucial hub for international shipping and energy supplies. Saturday’s incident marks another escalation in regional tensions, with Iran having previously launched missile attacks on military installations across the Gulf in response to various geopolitical provocations. The exact number of missiles fired and any resulting damage or casualties from the attack were not immediately confirmed by Kuwaiti authorities. The interception attempt underscores the ongoing instability in the Middle East and the constant threat posed to civilian infrastructure and populations in the region.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.