Kuwait on Wednesday said that its air defence systems had intercepted incoming missiles and drones after loud explosions were heard in several parts of the country amid rising tensions in the Gulf.

The U.S. military says it bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Kuwait said its air defenses…

Kuwaiti state media report sirens sounding across the country, as officials say air defences active over the country

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