Kuwait City, June 1 -- Tension sparked once again in West Asia even as the US and Iran continue to hedge their bets on a possible peace deal. Kuwait's Army on Monday announced that its air defences were confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, and advised people to adhere to security and safety instructions.

In a post on X the Army said, "The Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks."

It informed that if explosion sounds are heard, they result from the air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks.

"Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities", the post concluded.

Earlier on May 28 also the Kuwaiti air defence was engag...