Iran's ballistic missile successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces: US Central Command
Kuwait, May 28
Iran launched a ballistic missile towards Kuwait, which was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti Forces, the United States Central Command said on Thursday.
"At 10:17 pm ET(US time) on May 27, Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait that was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces," the CENTCOM wrote on X.
"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. All drones were successfully intercepted by US forces, which also prevented a sixth drone launch from an Iranian ground control site in Bandar Abbas," noted the CENTCOM.
On Wednesday, Kuwait Army noted that the country's air defences are confronting hostile missile and drone attacks,
According to the General Staff of the Army, any explosions heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting the hostile attacks.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday strongly condemned the attack, calling it "terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran."
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in a statement, "affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability."
The Ministry also expressed the UAE's full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out any arrangement that would allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the strategic waterway would remain open to all nations even as his administration continued negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear programme.
"The Strait is going to be open to everybody," Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House. "Nobody's going to control it. It's international waters."
Trump said Iran had sought control over the vital oil shipping lane during ongoing negotiations but warned the United States would not permit it. "They would like to control it. Nobody's going to control it," he said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Kya baat hai! Kuwait's defense systems are top-notch. But honestly, this missile launch so close to ceasefire talks seems like a deliberate provocation. India has always advocated for peaceful resolution in West Asia. Hope cooler heads prevail. Strait of Hormuz being open is critical for global oil supplies. 🛢️
While I'm glad the missile was intercepted, I'm concerned about the timing—right after Trump says no one controls the Strait. It feels like a test of US resolve. India imports a lot of oil from this region, so stability is crucial. But both sides need to stop posturing. The common man just wants peace.
Impressive interception by Kuwait! But let's call this what it is—Iran testing boundaries. Trump's right that the Strait should remain open, but his administration's negotiation tactics seem to be failing. The world can't afford another Gulf crisis given the economic recovery. Hopefully, diplomacy works better than these missiles. 🕊️
UAE condemning Iran's "terrorist attacks" is significant. The Gulf Cooperation Council seems united against this. As someone with family working in Kuwait, I'm relieved our air defenses are effective. Still, this is a stark reminder that geopolitical tensions can affect ordinary lives. India should urge restraint from all sides. 🙏
It's good that Kuwait's air defense worked perfectly, but let's not pretend this is just about one missile. This is about Iran testing the limits under a new US administration. India has historically balanced ties with both Iran and Gulf nations—this
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