Iran extends Gulf campaign — Saudi east and Kuwait take drone and rocket fire

Iran continued its sustained campaign against Gulf Arab states in the opening hours of Day 19, striking Saudi Arabia eastern province and Kuwait with drones and rockets. Saudi Arabia defence ministry confirmed it destroyed six Iranian drones over the Eastern Province — the critical area hosting Aramco Dhahran and Abqaiq oil infrastructure. Kuwait military simultaneously posted that air defenses were intercepting active drone and rocket attacks. The UAE reported that since the start of the war, over 2,000 Iranian drones and missiles have been fired at the country. Iran campaign against Gulf states hosting US military forces represents a deliberate effort to expand the conflict theater and raise the cost of regional support for the US-Israel campaign.

Key facts

• •Saudi Arabia destroys 6 Iranian drones over Eastern Province — Aramco infrastructure threatened
• •Kuwait air defenses intercept active rocket and drone attack overnight
• •UAE reports 2,000+ Iranian drones and missiles fired since war began
• •Gulf states hosting US military forces are primary target of Iran proxy pressure campaign
• •Eastern Province air defense engagement — second major Saudi intercept in 48 hours