Kuwait’s Armed Forces also confirmed missiles entering its airspace early Wednesday, local time, stating that air defenses were “currently intercepting hostile aerial targets” and urging residents to adhere to safety and security protocols.
Kuwait houses a number of U.S. military installations. Its Ali Al Salem Air Base, which hosts the U.S. Air Force, was targeted by Iran early on in the war. Six U.S. soldiers were killed while stationed at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, in March.
During the Iranian barrage of strikes, the IRGC warned that should the U.S. respond, “more severe and widespread attacks will be carried out against the designated targets in the region.”
World leaders urge restraint and de-escalation
Global leaders have called for a swift return to diplomatic negotiations.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian expressed deep concern and encouraged all parties to “remain calm, exercise restraint, stop exacerbating confrontation, and escalating tensions.”
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