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Kuwait Reports Missile and Drone Attacks as U.S. Blames Iran for Ceasefire Breach

Kuwait reported intercepting missile and drone attacks, with the U.S. blaming Iran for breaching a ceasefire in the Iran war. Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks, while multiple outlets confirmed the use of air defenses against hostile threats. The incident has heightened regional tensions amid ongoing conflict.

Kuwait's military confirmed that its air defenses intercepted missile and drone attacks on May 28, 2026. Multiple sources, including AP, The Straits Times, and Anadolu, reported that Kuwaiti forces were actively responding to 'hostile missile and drone threats.' The U.S. government accused Iran of violating a ceasefire, a claim supported by The Hindu. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, issued a condemnation of the attacks, as reported by Al Arabiya. The Middle East Eye and other outlets noted that sirens were sounded across Kuwait as state media reported the attacks. No specific numbers or locations of the attacks were provided by the sources, though the timing of the incidents was consistent across all reports.

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IndependentThe HinduMay 28, 05:30 PM
Shaky ceasefire in Iran war challenged again as Kuwait faces a missile attack

Tensions in West Asia escalated again after Kuwait said it intercepted incoming missiles and drones, with the U.S. blaming Iran for breaching a ceasefire

IndependentAl ArabiyaMay 28, 03:25 PM
Saudi Arabia condemns drone, missile attack on Kuwait - Al Arabiya English

Saudi Arabia condemns drone, missile attack on Kuwait  Al Arabiya English

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 28, 08:14 AM
Kuwaiti air defenses responding to 'hostile missile and drone threats': Military - Anadolu Ajansı

Kuwaiti air defenses responding to 'hostile missile and drone threats': Military  Anadolu Ajansı

IndependentStraits TimesMay 28, 08:07 AM
Kuwait says air defences intercepting hostile missile, drone attacks - The Straits Times

Kuwait says air defences intercepting hostile missile, drone attacks  The Straits Times

WireAssociated PressMay 28, 07:22 AM
Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again challenged - AP News

Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again challenged  AP News

IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 28, 06:46 AM
BREAKING: Sirens sound across Kuwait as state-media reports of drone, missile attacks - Middle East Eye

BREAKING: Sirens sound across Kuwait as state-media reports of drone, missile attacks  Middle East Eye