Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile and Drone Wave Toward Israel and Kuwait
Early Sunday, Iran launched a significant volley of missiles and drones targeting Israel and Kuwait in response to recent infrastructure strikes. Air defenses in Kuwait City and Haifa were activated, with reports of debris falling near industrial zones. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation confirmed a drone strike on the Mina al-Ahmadi refinery. The escalation follows a 48-hour ultimatum from Washington demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping traffic.
Date: April 5, 2026
Location: Kuwait
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 1,200
Source: AFP