Kuwait Intercepts 15 Iranian Missiles and Drones After U.S. Strikes
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Kuwait said its air defenses intercepted two hostile ballistic missiles and 13 drones that entered its airspace early Wednesday, after U.S. forces struck Iranian targets over attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said the armed forces remained on continuous readiness to protect citizens and residents. Most reports said Kuwait reported no casualties or material damage, while one report cited electrical lines out of service after shrapnel fell. Bahrain also sounded alerts and reported interceptions, showing how Tehran's retaliation keeps U.S. partners and Israel's regional security architecture under pressure.
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Sources factually disagree on damage: QNA, Kuwait Times, Gulf News and Anadolu report that Kuwait said no material damage or casualties were reported after the interceptions; AP reports Kuwait's Electricity Ministry said a number of lines were out of service after shrapnel fell. The remaining facts are uniform: Kuwait said it intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones on July 8 amid renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges after strikes tied to Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks.
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