Kuwait air defense responds to Iranian drones

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's air defense systems engaged Iranian drones that approached the country's airspace, Kuwaiti officials said. The response occurred amid heightened tensions across the Gulf region. Officials announced that the aircraft were intercepted as they neared Kuwaiti airspace. No civilian casualties or damage were reported in the immediate aftermath of the incident. The development comes as military activity has increased across the region in recent months. Kuwait has worked in recent years to expand its air defense capabilities in response to the Iranian threat, according to officials. Kuwaiti authorities said airspace security would continue to be maintained. Following the incident, other Gulf states moved to heightened alert, with officials saying security coordination across the region is ongoing.