At 19:30 UTC on July 23, 2026, Kuwaiti air defense forces scrambled to intercept a volley of hostile missiles and drones targeting the country. The attack was attributed to Iran by the Kuwait Army General Staff. In an official statement, the Army said:

The Kuwaiti air defenses are currently intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, following the sinful Iranian aggression.

The General Staff of the Army warns that any sounds of explosions heard are a result of the air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks.

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The Kuwaiti authorities urged residents to adhere to all safety directives.