On July 20, 2026, at 1330Z, Kuwaiti air defenses began intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks. The Kuwait Army General Staff issued a statement on its official X account, translated from Arabic:

Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, following the sinful Iranian aggression. The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosions heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks. Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by...

The statement directly attributed the strikes to Iran.