On Monday, an Iranian missile attack on a residential area in northern Kuwait resulted in six injuries, according to the Kuwaiti health ministry. The attack follows a series of retaliatory strikes by Iran in response to US and Israeli military actions that began in late February, escalating regional tensions. Kuwait's army had earlier reported that the nation's air defenses were actively engaged in intercepting incoming missiles and drones. The health ministry noted that the injuries sustained by the victims varied in severity. Iran has accused its neighboring Gulf states of permitting US forces to launch attacks from their territories, a claim that these nations have consistently denied. This incident highlights the ongoing volatility in the region as Kuwait responds to similar threats.