Several Gulf countries and Jordan witnessed a significant escalation as missile and drone attacks continued targeting key locations raising security alert levels and prompting coordinated defensive responses amid rapidly evolving regional tensions.

Kuwait Ministry of Public Works confirmed that the infrastructure of Mubarak Al Kabeer Port was targeted in a dual attack involving hostile drones and cruise missiles with initial reports indicating material damage but no human casualties at the site.

Kuwait Ports Authority also announced that Shuwaikh Port was hit by hostile drones during the same timeframe stating that damages were limited to infrastructure while no injuries were recorded as emergency protocols were immediately activated in coordination with relevant authorities.

Meanwhile the Kuwait Ministry of Defense revealed that air defense systems detected six hostile ballistic missiles within the airspace confirming that all missiles fell outside threat zones without posing any danger in addition to successfully intercepting and destroying one hostile drone.

The escalation extended regionally with Saudi defenses monitoring missiles heading toward Riyadh and Jordan confirming the interception of three missiles while Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held talks in Washington focusing on defense cooperation and energy security amid ongoing tensions.