Iranian attack on US airbase intercepted by Kuwait air defense

Kuwait City - Kuwait's air defense is currently responding to missile and drone threats from the enemy, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces announced on Thursday morning, responding to tensions in the region amid the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.

"Every explosion that may be heard is the result of the air defense system intercepting enemy targets," the Kuwaiti military said on Thursday, May 28, as reported by ANTARA from Anadolu.

Local residents are urged to follow safety and security instructions issued by the authorities.

Tensions in the Middle East have been rising since the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran in February. Tehran retaliated with attacks on Israel and US allies in the Gulf, and closed the Strait of Hormuz.

The ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, came into effect on April 8 and was later extended indefinitely by US President Donald Trump.