Iranian rocket and drone attacks injure 63 people in Kuwait

Doha (ANTARA) - More than 60 people have been injured in Kuwait due to rocket and unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) attacks from Iran, including passengers and airport staff, according to Abdullah Al-Sanad, spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health, on Wednesday.

“Since the initial hours of the Iranian attacks on Kuwait, the healthcare service system has been fully mobilised. A total of 63 injured persons have been rushed to hospitals, and seven emergency surgeries have been performed,” said Al-Sanad.

He added that the casualties include passengers and airport personnel with varying degrees of injuries, ranging from fractures and head trauma to burns.

Previously, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it had launched retaliatory attacks against United States military targets in the Middle East. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs subsequently claimed that attacks on Qeshm Island were launched from countries within the region, naming Kuwait as one of the responsible parties.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that Iranian missiles were launched towards Kuwait and Bahrain but were intercepted or fell before reaching their targets. CENTCOM also added that they shot down several drones and prevented any casualties or damage to US personnel and facilities.

On 28 February, the United States and Israel launched attacks on several targets in Iran, including Tehran, which caused damage and civilian casualties. Iran responded by attacking Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East. On 7 April, Washington and Tehran briefly announced a ceasefire; however, subsequent talks held in Islamabad concluded without any results.