Kuwait Says Rockets Fired From Iraq Hit Northern Border Posts

The Kuwaiti army said two rockets fired from Iraq struck border posts in northern Kuwait, in an incident that raised security concerns along the shared frontier.

Reuters reported on Saturday that the attack caused material damage but no casualties, according to official statements.

The incident took place on Friday, with Kuwaiti authorities confirming that security forces were assessing the extent of the damage at the affected sites.

Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari said the prime minister had ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the attack and identify those responsible.

Border areas between Iraq and Kuwait have remained sensitive due to regional instability, with occasional security incidents raising concerns over cross-border threats and armed group activity.

Kuwait maintains close security cooperation with Iraq, but past tensions linked to militia movements and regional rivalries have periodically disrupted stability along the frontier.

The latest incident comes amid broader regional volatility in the Gulf, where security forces remain on alert due to ongoing geopolitical tensions involving multiple neighboring states.

Authorities have not yet identified who launched the rockets, and investigations are continuing as both countries coordinate security responses to prevent further escalation.

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