KUWAIT CITY – In the escalating tensions gripping the Middle East, Kuwait’s armed forces reported 67 personnel injured during an intense Iranian assault. The Kuwaiti Defense Ministry disclosed these details during a Friday briefing at the government’s communication center, underscoring the volatile security landscape.
Official spokesperson Saud Al-Attwan confirmed that all injured soldiers are receiving hospital treatment, with their conditions described as stable. Two individuals remain under close medical observation as precautionary measures.
Al-Attwan emphasized Kuwait’s heightened state of readiness, with armed forces collaborating seamlessly with military, security authorities, and other government bodies. ‘We maintain 24/7 vigilance to counter any threats,’ he stated, highlighting a comprehensive national defense framework designed to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and protect citizens and residents alike.
The ministry revealed impressive defensive achievements: Kuwaiti air defenses have successfully detected and neutralized 212 ballistic missiles and 394 drones targeting the country’s airspace over recent days. These interceptions prevented potential devastation across key areas.
The attacks stem from Iran’s retaliatory strikes following coordinated assaults by Israel and the United States on Tehran and other Iranian cities last Saturday. Iranian officials claim the strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, family members, top military commanders, and civilians, prompting a barrage of missiles and drones aimed at Israeli and American assets throughout the region.
Earlier on March 2, Qatar downed two Iranian SU-24 military aircraft and intercepted multiple missiles and drones in a coordinated defense operation. Qatar’s air defenses, working in tandem with its air force and navy, destroyed seven ballistic missiles and five drones before they could reach their targets, averting significant casualties.
Qatar’s Defense Ministry affirmed its full capability to defend national sovereignty and decisively respond to external threats. A joint statement from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and the US condemned the attacks targeting multiple Gulf states, including Iraq’s Kurdistan region, calling for de-escalation amid rising hostilities.