AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Gulf Escalation: The US says it intercepted six of seven Iranian ballistic missiles fired toward Kuwait and Bahrain, after shooting down four “one-way” drones aimed at the Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM also struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk, while Iran’s IRGC claimed missile strikes on US-linked bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Kuwait Security Posture: Kuwait’s armed forces said they are confronting “hostile” missile and drone attacks, with explosions attributed to air-defence interceptions; the flare-up follows the recent Kuwait airport drone strike that killed one and injured dozens. US Arms to Kuwait: The US State Department approved a $1.98bn counter-drone sale to Kuwait, including systems from Anduril, as Gulf security tensions rise. Domestic Crackdown: Kuwait upheld a three-year jail term for TV presenter Zainab Dashti over social media posts supporting Iran’s retaliatory operations, a case that has drawn criticism from rights and media advocates. Regional Reaction: Bahrain condemned the attacks as “blatant aggression,” warning the renewed strikes could further destabilize a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Travel Disruption: IndiGo suspended flights to Kuwait amid airspace closure and ongoing disruptions.
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