Kuwait’s army said several military personnel were injured on Friday after Iranian drones targeted army facilities and camps in the Gulf state. The reported attack came amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, with both countries involved in renewed military confrontation.
In a statement shared on social media, Kuwait’s army said its chief of staff visited wounded members of the Kuwaiti land forces who were injured in the drone strikes. The military described the incident as an act of aggression and said the attack affected several army locations across the country.
The Kuwaiti military did not immediately provide details on the number of personnel injured, the extent of their injuries or the specific locations targeted. Authorities are continuing to assess the impact of the reported drone strikes and the security situation following the incident.
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The development comes as regional tensions have intensified following direct military actions involving the United States and Iran. The Gulf region has remained on high alert due to concerns that an expansion of hostilities could affect neighbouring countries, energy infrastructure and international security arrangements.
Kuwait, which hosts important regional military facilities and maintains close security ties with the United States, has previously called for stability and restraint amid conflicts in the region. The latest incident adds to concerns over the wider implications of escalating US-Iran hostilities.
Further details on the attack and Kuwait’s response are expected as authorities continue investigations. Regional governments and international observers are closely monitoring developments amid fears of a broader security crisis in the Gulf.
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