World · 12 July 2026

Kuwait: Drone strikes hit border posts, offshore rig; Iran claims responsibility

Damage has been reported at border positions and an offshore drilling rig, while one worker is being treated after suffering injuries. Kuwait said three northern border posts and the rig in its territorial waters were hit in a hostile drone attack. Fars news agency, citing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said Tehran targeted US rocket launcher systems in Kuwait after earlier attacks on US military sites.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 July 2026 at 18:40

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