Kuwait’s General Command of the Armed Forces announced that air defenses are actively intercepting missile and drone attacks over the country, marking a significant escalation in Gulf region hostilities.
The military urged the public to follow safety instructions as interceptions continued.
What happened over Kuwait
The attacks unfolded over June 1-2, 2026, with Kuwaiti air defenses engaging multiple incoming threats. Seven ballistic missiles were reportedly intercepted during the engagements.
The hostile fire has been linked to Iranian ballistic missile and drone activity directed at both US and Kuwaiti targets in the region. US Central Command confirmed that its forces successfully downed Iranian projectiles, with no personnel injuries reported in the initial stages of the incursions.
