Kuwait Sounds Alarm Again, Intercepts "Enemy" Air Attack
Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, June 6 - Air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait on the 6th. The Kuwaiti military issued a statement indicating that the country's air defense systems intercepted "enemy" missile and drone attacks that day.
The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces stated on social media that the Kuwaiti air defense systems intercepted "enemy" missile and drone attacks. If the public hears explosions, it is due to the air defense systems intercepting "enemy" attacks. The statement urged everyone to comply with the safety instructions issued by relevant authorities.
Earlier, the U.S. Central Command posted on social media that U.S. forces shot down four attack drones launched by Iran towards the Strait of Hormuz, followed by airstrikes on coastal radar stations in Iran's Goluk region and Qeshm Island.
According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, around 2:30 a.m. local time on the 6th, several explosions were heard in the Sirik area along the coast of the Strait of Hormuz. There has been no official confirmation regarding the source of the explosions or other details.
Following U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, Iran has retaliated against U.S. bases located in Kuwait and other areas.
Kuwait's air defense system intercepted enemy missile and drone attacks on June 6. The Kuwaiti Armed Forces confirmed the activation of defense measures, urging the public to follow safety instructions. Concurrently, the U.S. military reported shooting down four Iranian drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions heard in the region shortly thereafter.
- Kuwait's air defense system activated on June 6.
- Enemy missiles and drones were intercepted by Kuwaiti forces.
- U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz.
- Explosions were reported in the Sirik area near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has retaliated against U.S. bases in Kuwait following previous attacks.