01 June,2026 06:35 PM IST | Kuwait | mid-day online correspondent
The strike occurred as Kuwait airport resumed operations following repair and upgrade works completed after the Iranian attacks on the Gulf state earlier. PIC/AFP
Tensions flared once again in West Asia even as the United States (US) and Iran continue efforts towards a possible peace deal. Kuwait's Army on Monday said its air defence systems were confronting hostile missile and drone attacks and urged residents to follow security and safety instructions.
In a post on X, the Army said, "The Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks."
It added that any sounds of explosions heard by residents were the result of air defence systems intercepting the incoming threats, news agency ANI reported.
"Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities," the post said.
The Kuwaiti military had earlier reported confronting hostile missile and drone attacks on May 28 as well.
Amid the evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that the country's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a telephone conversation with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The two leaders discussed the latest regional developments and ways to strengthen regional and international security and stability.
Meanwhile, Iran has restored access to a significant portion of its underground missile infrastructure after months of excavation and repair work, according to a CNN report. The report highlighted what it described as the "limits to US bombing strategy", which had focused on sealing tunnel entrances.
As the situation continues to develop, US President Donald Trump has sought further changes to a proposed agreement with Iran aimed at extending a ceasefire, CBS News reported.
According to reports, the latest draft includes a 60-day cessation of hostilities, measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for resuming negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme. However, no formal agreement has yet been announced.
A high-level White House meeting held on Friday to reach a "final determination" ended without a conclusive decision.
Trump reiterated that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons remains a key condition of any potential agreement.
"The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons," he said during an interview with Fox News.
The US President also said he was in "no hurry" to finalise a deal. CBS News, citing Axios, said that Trump sought multiple revisions during Friday's meeting and has since pushed for additional changes.
Echoing this position, a White House official said: "President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines."
According to CBS News, the current proposal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
(With ANI inputs)
