Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Monday, as the conflict enters into its third day.
US Embassy In Kuwait Hit
Fire and thick black smoke were seen near the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait on Monday during a new wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, prompting sirens and security alerts, according to the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs. The Department also urged people not to visit the Embassy and stay indoors.
Sirens Heard In Jordan’s Aqaba, Iraq’s Erbil
Al Jazeera Arabic reports that sirens have been sounding continuously in the coastal city for several hours. The news outlet also reported strong explosions in the capital of Iraq’s Kurdish region, with Iraqi air defenses intercepting missiles and drones targeting Erbil International Airport.
F-15 Suspected In Kuwait Crash
Verified videos show thick smoke billowing in Kuwait’s Al-Jahra city, about 32km west of Kuwait City, after a fighter jet crashed. Unconfirmed reports indicate the aircraft may have been Boeing Inc.‘s (NYSE:BA) F-15, reported Al Jazeera. Separate reports from India TV suggested that the pilot safely ejected before the crash and was later seen near the Kuwait-Iraq border crash site, indicating the emergency evacuation system worked properly.
Jet–Drone Collision Over Syria’s Deraa
Verified footage shows a jet colliding with a drone over Deraa in southwestern Syria, though the countries operating the aircraft remain unclear, reported Al Jazeera Arabic.
EU Backs Cyprus After Akrotiri Attack
EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen took to X on Monday to share an update that she spoke with Cyprus’s president, Nikos Christodoulides, following the attack on the UK base at Akrotiri, stressing that while Cyprus was not the target, the EU stands firmly and collectively with its member states against any threat.
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