At 2122Z on July 20, 2026, Kuwaiti air defenses were activated against incoming missile and drone attacks. The Kuwait Army General Staff attributed the assault to Iran, calling it a "sinful Iranian aggression." In a statement shared by the army's official account, the General Staff said:

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