The Kuwaiti army has confirmed its interception of Iranian missiles detected in its airspace on Saturday in accordance with approved operational procedures.
The Kuwaiti Public Authority for Civil Aviation also announced the closure of airspace on Saturday.
"This is a precautionary decision aimed at preserving safety and security of passengers, airlines and operations in Kuwait International Airport from any possible dangers," spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
Four killed in Beirut hotel strike, Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders
At least four people were killed when an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut early on Sunday, with Israel saying it targeted Iranian commanders operating in the Lebanese capital.
Drone attacks cause major fire at Kuwait International Airport
Two fuel depots at Kuwait International Airport came under a drone attack on Saturday night, causing a large fire at one of the facilities.
Israel warns Lebanon of 'heavy price' as week's death toll nears 300
Israel has warned Lebanon of a "very heavy price" if it did not rein in Hezbollah on Saturday, as it pounded the group's strongholds around the country with air strikes and mounted a deadly airborne raid in the east.
Trump rejects settling war with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Saturday has raised the possibility of the war against Iran ending only once that country no longer has a functioning military or any remaining leadership in power.
