Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, May 28: Kuwait on Thursday reported coming under a suspected missile and drone attack, raising fresh concerns over the fragile ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict amid renewed military escalation involving the United States and Tehran.
Kuwait’s military confirmed the incident but did not disclose what had been targeted or identify those responsible for the attack. Authorities said the country’s air defence systems intercepted hostile missile and drone threats, while residents were advised to follow official safety instructions.
The development came shortly after the United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian targets near Bandar Abbas, claiming the operation was aimed at preventing attacks on American forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said American forces intercepted four Iranian one-way attack drones and destroyed a ground control station that was preparing to launch another drone.
Iran later confirmed the American strike through its Revolutionary Guard and claimed it had retaliated by targeting a US air base in the region. However, Tehran did not specify the location of the base or clarify whether the retaliatory strike was linked to the incident reported in Kuwait.
The latest escalation has intensified fears that the temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States could collapse. Kuwait had previously faced missile and drone attacks during earlier phases of the conflict from Iran and Iran-backed armed groups operating in Iraq.
The wider Middle East remains tense due to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic oil shipping routes through which nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies previously passed. Analysts warn that continued disruptions could worsen the ongoing global energy crisis if diplomatic efforts fail.
Washington is continuing to pressure Tehran to dismantle its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, while Iran is seeking sanctions relief and access to frozen financial assets as part of ongoing negotiations.
Despite both sides describing the latest military actions as limited and defensive, the exchange of strikes has once again pushed the region closer to renewed confrontation.