The Kuwaiti army has confirmed its interception of Iranian missiles detected in its airspace on Saturday in accordance with approved operational procedures.
The Kuwaiti Public Authority for Civil Aviation also announced the closure of airspace on Saturday.
"This is a precautionary decision aimed at preserving safety and security of passengers, airlines and operations in Kuwait International Airport from any possible dangers," spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
Pakistan steps up diplomatic bid to get US-Iran peace talks on track
Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts on Thursday to hasten US and Iran peace talks, as Tehran said it was reviewing Washington's latest responses and President Donald Trump suggested he could wait a few days for "the right answers".
Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC
The Philippine justice minister on Thursday ordered law enforcement to apprehend a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court and said authorities had leads on his whereabouts, a day after a court denied his bid to prevent his arrest.
UN condemns Israeli decision to establish military facilities in East Jerusalem
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Israel's decision to establish military facilities in one of the UN's compounds in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem.
Canada PM Carney says Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable'
Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists is "abominable", Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, following the release of a video showing Israeli police forcing activists to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their backs.
Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects
Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed, brightening hopes that the US-Israeli conflict with Iran may soon be resolved after positive comments from president Donald Trump and his deputy.
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