Kuwait says it engaged 3 Iranian missiles, 15 drones in last 24 hours

ISTANBUL

Kuwait’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that it engaged three Iranian cruise missiles and 15 drones in the last 24 hours, as air defenses responded to aerial threats.

A statement by the army said Iranian “aggression” caused damage to a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, which was brought under control by specialized emergency teams.

Debris also fell on a residential home in one of the housing areas, but no casualties were reported.

An explosives disposal unit from the army’s ground forces, in coordination with the Interior Ministry, handled a military object at the site and safely neutralized it.

The ministry added that since the beginning of Iranian “aggression,” air defenses engaged a total of 312 ballistic missiles, five cruise missiles and 651 drones.

The US and Israel have struck Iran since Feb. 28, killing more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with strikes across the region, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure.​​​​​​​