Kuwait: Two ballistic missiles and 13 UAVs launched from Iran were intercepted
Kuwait announced that its defense systems intercepted this morning two ballistic missiles and 13 UAVs that were launched from Iran.
Assessment
Kuwait's announcement that its defense systems intercepted ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iran marks a significant escalation in regional hostilities. The incident directly involves a Gulf state in what appears to be an ongoing confrontation between Iran and other actors. The key question is whether this interception was a defensive response to an errant launch or part of a broader coordinated attack, and how Kuwait will position itself diplomatically going forward.