Sirens blare in Kuwait as military says air defences intercept Iranian missiles, drones

Published 19 July 2026 · world

Sirens have sounded across Kuwait as the military says its air defenses are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. State media in Iran are reporting the

Sirens have sounded across Kuwait as the military says its air defenses are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. State media in Iran are reporting the military has targeted US interests at two bases in Kuwait.

On Saturday, Iranian missiles and drones also struck an oil facility and a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait. Iran says it has targeted US military assets across the region, including in Bahrain and Jordan.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports from Doha, Qatar. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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