Iran has continued its wave of missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, targeting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait on Sunday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The fresh strikes came shortly after Iran’s president issued an apology to neighboring countries following earlier attacks on United States military facilities located in their territories.
Authorities in the affected countries confirmed that their air defense systems were actively intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran.
In a statement posted on X, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said its forces were responding to incoming aerial threats.
“The UAE’s defense forces are now dealing with missiles and drones coming from Iran,” the ministry said, adding that loud sounds heard in several areas were the result of air defense systems intercepting the projectiles.
Kuwait also reported coming under attack from multiple missiles and drones, raising concerns over the security of critical infrastructure and regional energy supplies.
Kuwaiti military authorities said their air defense units were actively engaging hostile targets.
“Our air defenses are now fighting against enemy missiles and drones,” the Kuwaiti military said in a statement on X.
Officials noted that several explosions heard across parts of the country were caused by defensive systems intercepting the incoming threats.
Kuwaiti authorities confirmed that two border guards were killed during the attacks, though it remains unclear whether their deaths were directly caused by Iranian strikes.
The country’s national oil company announced it would temporarily reduce crude oil production as a precautionary measure amid the security situation.
Kuwait’s military also revealed that several enemy drones entered the country’s airspace, with one reportedly striking fuel storage tanks at Kuwait International Airport.
According to the Kuwait News Agency, a fire triggered by the drone strike at the airport was quickly brought under control.
Officials described the attack as a direct attempt to target critical national infrastructure.
The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry later confirmed that the two border guards were “martyred while performing their national duty,” but did not provide further details regarding the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The latest strikes have heightened fears of a wider regional conflict as hostilities between Iran, the United States, and their allies continue to escalate.
