Kuwait's air defences respond to Iranian drone attacks
Kuwait's air defences responded to drone attacks on Saturday after what the country's military described as Iranian aggression . The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said explosions heard were the result of interceptions by air defence systems. The military did not provide details about the number of drones involved or what areas were attacked. The authorities urged residents to follow safety…
Kuwait's air defense systems responded to drone attacks on Saturday, attributing the explosions to Iranian aggression. The precise number of drones or targeted locations remained undisclosed. Residents were advised to adhere to safety guidelines and rely solely on official sources. Material damage from falling debris was reported, but no injuries were recorded.
A separate incident off Oman's coast involved a tanker struck by a projectile, damaging its engine room and impairing maneuverability. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported no casualties or environmental impact, with authorities investigating the event. This marks one of several recent attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
The US maintains the waterway is open, yet Iran persists in obstructing traffic and some shipping companies avoid transit due to security concerns. In southern Lebanon, where numerous towns and villages remain under Israeli occupation, detonations and gunfire were heard on Saturday. Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on fishermen south of Tyre and conducted large demolitions in several villages overnight.
The demolitions occur as Lebanon and Israel prepare for talks in Rome on August 4, focusing on the US-mediated framework and the eventual Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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