The Kuwaiti Armed Forces announced Saturday that the Ali Al-Salem Air Base was targeted by a series of ballistic missile strikes. In a statement released by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, officials confirmed the base came under fire but highlighted the success of their defense systems. Concurrently, Al Jazeera reported witnessing fresh aerial interceptions in the skies over Kuwait. Iran has officially launched “Operation True Promise 4,” firing waves of missiles toward Israel in direct retaliation. Explosions have been reported across several major Iranian cities, including Tehran, Qom, Isfahan, and Kermanshah, as the conflict reaches a critical flashpoint.

Source: Egypt Independent February 28, 2026 14:22 UTC