Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, condemns strikes on its territory

Kuwaiti military units intercepted two ballistic missiles detected in national airspace on Sunday morning. A military statement said the missiles were dealt with according to standard procedures and caused no material damage or casualties. Kuwait's foreign ministry issued a statement condemning the incident in the strongest terms and describing it as a flagrant violation of Kuwaiti sovereignty.

The statement referenced the recurrence of what it called Iran's heinous aggression against the state. Iran stated that it had targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base during strikes against U.S. forces in the region. Kuwait's condemnation followed that claim.

Hormuz traffic The IRGC warned ships on Thursday that the only authorised route through the Strait of Hormuz was the northern corridor in Iranian territorial waters. Four tankers attempting the southern route in Omani waters were forced to turn back, according to maritime traffic monitor Windward AI.

Three other vessels changed course but completed transit. On Friday the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely was struck by a drone, prompting suspension of the UN-coordinated southern evacuation route. On Saturday the Panama-flagged MT Kiku was also struck.

Daily transits through the strait fell from 70 on Wednesday to 54 on Thursday and further to 40 on Saturday, Windward AI reported.

Bahraini officials discussed the evolving regional situation by telephone. Pakistan's foreign minister reiterated the country's support for dialogue and diplomacy to achieve regional peace and stability.