Kuwait Intercepts 32 Iranian Drones as US Pounds Iran for 6th Straight Night

The United States has completed a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting coastal surveillance sites, air defense systems, and military logistics infrastructure [198025]. The strikes have caused casualties and damage across multiple locations in Iran. At least seven people were killed and 16 wounded in southern Iran alone [197929], while three others were killed in strikes that hit an airport, two bridges, and a railway station [197965]. An additional airstrike damaged Iranshahr Airport in southeastern Iran, cutting power and hitting a fuel tank [198028].

Kuwait announced it detected and intercepted 32 drones launched by Iran, reporting material damage but no casualties [198036]. Qatar declared a high security threat level and urged the public to stay indoors, while its armed forces actively countered "a number of aerial attacks" [198021][198018]. Bahrain also issued security alerts and air raid sirens sounded across the kingdom following a new wave of US strikes [198019][198021]. Iran launched strikes on sites in Jordan and several Gulf states in response to an expanded list of US targets [197327].

Pakistan has offered to help de-escalate tensions, stating it is "actively engaged with key interlocutors across the region" to promote dialogue and a peaceful resolution [198043].