Iran’s Missile Launch Raises Tensions in Kuwait

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that Iran fired a ballistic missile aimed at Kuwait, labeling the incident an “egregious ceasefire violation.” This attack reportedly occurred at 10:17 p.m. ET on Wednesday, with Kuwaiti forces successfully intercepting the missile. Prior to this, CENTCOM noted that Iran had launched five drones toward the Strait of Hormuz, all of which U.S. forces managed to intercept.

“This egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said in a statement released on Thursday.

Moreover, U.S. forces thwarted a sixth drone launch from a location in Bandar Abbas on Iran’s southern coast, an area adjacent to the strait.

“U.S. Central Command and regional partners remain vigilant and measured as we continue to defend our forces and interests from unjustified Iranian aggression,” a CENTCOM statement mentioned.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemned the missile attack, asserting the nation’s right to defend itself against any form of aggression. The ministry expressed its outrage, describing the Iranian actions as attacks that jeopardized civilian lives and critical infrastructure.

“This Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Kuwait’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the criminal Iranian attacks that targeted the territory of the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones,” it stated in a post.

The MOFA pointed out that these actions threaten ongoing peace initiatives and undermine diplomatic efforts that aim to de-escalate tensions in the region.

“It demands that Iran immediately and unconditionally cease these criminal attacks, and holds it fully responsible for them,” the ministry declared.

In related news, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly acknowledged an attack near Bandar Abbas, claiming it was a response to the earlier actions, although specifics regarding Kuwait weren’t provided.

This escalation followed CENTCOM’s announcement that U.S. forces had conducted “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and Iranian vessels allegedly attempting to deploy mines.

In a Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump commented on the situation, suggesting that Iran was “negotiating on fumes” and acknowledging that renewed hostilities were a possibility as negotiations continue.