Kuwait says over 1,000 Iranian missiles, drones targeted country since Feb. 28

Kuwait has come under sustained Iranian aerial attack since the outbreak of the US-Israeli military campaign against Tehran, with the Gulf nation’s Defense Ministry reporting Sunday that over 1,000 missiles and drones have been fired toward Kuwaiti territory. According to a ministry statement, the tally since February 28 includes 336 ballistic missiles, 13 cruise missiles, and 740 drones. In the past 24 hours alone, Kuwaiti air defenses successfully dealt with 9 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, and 31 drones originating from Iran.

Critical infrastructure targeted

The ministry did not provide details on casualties or material damage but revealed that recent Iranian attacks have specifically targeted a power generation unit, a water desalination plant, an oil facility, and several operational installations belonging to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. The strikes appear designed to cripple Kuwait’s energy and water infrastructure, underscoring the widening scope of Tehran’s retaliation campaign beyond military targets.

Regional escalation and Türkiye’s concerns

Kuwait’s disclosure comes amid intensifying regional hostilities following the US-Israeli joint offensive on Iran, which has killed more than 1,340 people, including former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, while also restricting shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. For Türkiye, which maintains close economic ties with Gulf nations and relies on energy imports from the region, the targeting of Kuwaiti energy and water facilities raises serious alarms. Ankara has repeatedly warned that attacks on civilian infrastructure in Gulf states could trigger a humanitarian and economic crisis far beyond Iran’s borders, and continues to call for an immediate de-escalation and return to diplomacy.