The Kuwaiti General Staff issued a statement on July 16, 2026, confirming that Kuwaiti air defenses are actively intercepting hostile drone attacks, which it described as "Iranian aggression."

The statement read:

Kuwaiti air defenses are currently intercepting hostile drone attacks, following the sinful Iranian aggression. The General Staff notes that the sounds of explosions, if heard, are the result of the air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks. Please adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by...