Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence reported that several hostile unmanned aerial vehicles were detected over the country in the early hours of Sunday and were handled according to established procedures. The ministry said the armed forces remain fully prepared to protect the homeland and safeguard residents.
Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, the ministry’s official spokesperson, confirmed the detections in a statement posted on X, Kuwait’s official channels also shared an Arabic statement outlining the incident and the response.
Officials noted this was the first such event since a ceasefire between the US and Iran took effect on April 8. The detection comes amid a broader recent uptick in regional hostilities, particularly at sea.
On Sunday the British military reported that a vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile off Qatar’s coast, causing a small fire that was later extinguished. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre said the attack occurred about 23 nautical miles (roughly 43 kilometres) northeast of Doha. There were no reported injuries or casualties among the ship’s crew.
Tensions have escalated over the past week. US forces struck two Iranian oil tankers, which Washington says were attempting to evade a blockade of Iranian ports. In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that any interference with its commercial vessels would prompt heavy retaliation against enemy ships and US regional assets.
The geopolitical situation remains fragile. US statements have included threats of intensified military action if Iran does not agree to negotiations on its nuclear programme and related maritime access. Since the conflict that began on February 28, Iran has largely restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to higher fuel prices and volatility in global markets.
This report is based on official ministry statements and syndicated news feeds. The Tribune republishes the feed as received and bears no responsibility for independent verification of the original material.
