US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites after MQ-1 shootdown; Kuwait intercepts missiles

The United States carried out strikes on Iranian radar and drone command sites over the weekend, while Kuwait reported intercepting hostile missiles and drones on Monday, marking a fresh security concern in the Gulf despite a US-Iran ceasefire remaining in place.

According to the US military, the strikes targeted Iranian radar installations and drone command-and-control facilities in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The operation was conducted by US Central Command (CENTCOM), which described the action as a self-defense measure.

In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were launched in response to the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone. The military said the targeted sites were linked to Iranian drone operations and radar capabilities.

Separately, Kuwait's military said its air defense systems intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks early Monday. Air raid sirens sounded across the country, prompting concern among residents.

"The General Staff of the Army wishes to advise that any sounds of explosions heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting these hostile attacks," the Kuwait Army said in a statement posted on its official X account.

State news agency KUNA reported that air raid sirens were activated across the Gulf nation.