Iran has launched a broad retaliatory campaign against US military assets in the Gulf region, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Sirens sounded across multiple Middle Eastern countries on Thursday as the strikes began, signaling a direct response to recent US military operations in the area.
The interception efforts were largely successful, though one person was reported injured by falling shrapnel.
Kuwait’s armed forces confirmed engaging with a barrage of incoming projectiles, including one cruise missile, three ballistic missiles, and ten drones.
The interception efforts were largely successful, though one person was reported injured by falling shrapnel.
The incident underscores the expanding geographic footprint of the conflict, with Gulf states now directly involved in defensive operations.
The strikes come amid heightened tensions following US military actions that Iran has cited as justification for its retaliation.