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Missile, drone strikes hit Kuwait as US-Iran tensions escalate

Kuwait has reported missile and drone strikes, with air defences engaging the projectiles amid rising escalation between Iran and the US.

In a statement on Tuesday, the army said its forces engaged “hostile aerial targets” in the country’s airspace.

“Any explosion sounds that may be heard are the result of the air defence systems intercepting hostile attacks,” the army added on X.

It called on people to follow safety instructions issued by authorities.

The Government Communication Center, citing a defence ministry statement, said the attacks were carried out by “hostile missiles and drones.”