Conflict & Security
Kuwait says Iranian barrage hit naval vessel and wounded four crew
Kuwait's military said Tuesday that one of its naval vessels was hit during an Iranian missile and drone barrage, wounding four crew members. Defence ministry spokesman Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan said the Iranian attack targeted vital and civilian facilities. He said shrapnel fell in several locations across the country and caused material damage. Al-Atwan said one vessel belonging to the Kuwaiti Naval Force was also targeted, injuring four members of the armed forces.
Update
Kuwait's military said the vessel was hit during an Iranian missile and drone barrage.
Defence ministry spokesman Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan said the barrage targeted vital and civilian facilities.
Al-Atwan said shrapnel fell in several locations across Kuwait and caused material damage.
The source identifies the speaker as Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan.
Source note: AFP news report published on 14 July 2026 at 19:41:16 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The source does not give the vessel's name, exact location or condition after the strike.
The source does not give the condition of the wounded crew members beyond saying they were injured.
The source does not specify the exact time of the strike.
Source
AFP news report published on .