Kuwait Under Attack? Air Raid Sirens And Emergency Alerts Trigger Panic Across Gulf Nation
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Kuwait's military announced early Thursday that its air defense systems had intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army. Air raid sirens sounded across the country at 5:22 a.m. local time, and loud explosions were heard in several areas, which the army said were caused by the interceptions. The military urged the public to follow security and safety instructions issued by authorities and to avoid spreading unverified information. No reports of casualties or damage were immediately released.
The attack on Kuwait came shortly after the United States carried out strikes on what it said was an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening U.S. forces and commercial shipping. Iran confirmed the U.S. strike and said it had retaliated by targeting a U.S. air base at 4:50 a.m. local time. Kuwait hosts major U.S. military installations, including Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base, but the Kuwaiti military did not attribute the attacks to any specific country.
Regional tensions have escalated since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran in late February, leading to repeated missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. A ceasefire brokered through Pakistani mediation took effect on April 8 and was later extended indefinitely by President Donald Trump, though isolated exchanges of fire have continued. Thursday's alert was the first such air-raid siren heard in Kuwait in years, according to local reports.
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| United News of India | 49% | 0% | center |
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| Middle East Star | 47% | 0% | right |
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| Khaleej times | 40% | 0% | center |
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| MEO | 37% | 0% | center |
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| NewsX | 35% | 0% | right |
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| Ommcom News | 33% | 0% | center |
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| dpa International | 28% | 0% | left |
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| ARN News Centre | 27% | 0% | center |
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| Anadolu Ajansı | 23% | 0% | center |
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| english.news.cn | 21% | 0% | left |
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| Emirates24|7 | 21% | 0% | left |
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| Famagusta Gazette | 19% | 0% | left |
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| ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT | 12% | 0% | center |
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| Claim | Middle East Star | MEO | Khaleej times | Ommcom News | Famagusta Gazette | english.news.cn | ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT | Anadolu Ajansı | Emirates24|7 | dpa International | ARN News Centre | NewsX | United News of India |
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On Wednesday, the Kuwait Army noted that its air defences were confronting hostile missile and drone attacks
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The military said 'Any explosions that may be heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile targets'
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Air-raid sirens sounded across Kuwait at 5:22 a.m. local time
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Explosion sounds heard are from air defense systems intercepting attacks
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Loud explosions in some parts of Kuwait resulted from the interceptions
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Kuwait's army said its air defences intercepted missiles and drones on Thursday.
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Explosions heard in parts of Kuwait were caused by intercepting hostile attacks
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Kuwaiti authorities did not announce any immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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Kuwait's Army refrained from divulging details about where the attacks originated.
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Kuwait's General Staff said its air defence systems responded to hostile missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Kuwait stopped short of attributing the attacks to any country.
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Kuwait did not say the threats were Iranian
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The military issued a statement on X about the interceptions
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The military said loud explosions heard in several areas were caused by the interceptions
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This was the first such air-raid siren alert heard in Kuwait in years
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The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army issued a statement about the attacks
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The explosions do not necessarily indicate impacts on the ground
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Authorities did not provide further details on the origin of attacks
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Authorities did not provide details on potential damage from interceptions
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Security agencies continue to monitor the situation closely
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The article is dated May 28 and located in Kuwait City
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The Kuwaiti Armed Forces made the announcement early Thursday
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Kuwait's military said the country came under attack by missiles and drones early on Thursday
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The Kuwaiti military published a statement on X
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There was initially no information on possible damage or casualties
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The Kuwaiti military did not immediately say where the attacks originated
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No official confirmation exists that Kuwait is under attack by Iran
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Reasons for the alerts were not immediately clear
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Kuwaiti authorities have not given an official explanation
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Locals received emergency alerts on their phones to remain safe
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Kuwaiti army announced on Thursday that its air defenses intercepted attacks
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The attacks were described as hostile missile and drone attacks
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The announcement was made in a statement posted on the X account of the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army
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This was the first such alert heard in Kuwait in a long time
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The Army's General Staff statement was carried by the Kuwait News Agency
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Kuwait army did not specify origin of threats
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The Kuwaiti military confirmed air defense operations in a post on X
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The post was published at the URL https://x.com/KuwaitArmyGHQ/status/2059827053948522934
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Iran launched a ballistic missile towards Kuwait on May 27 at 10:17 pm ET
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The ballistic missile was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces
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The US military shot down four Iranian attack drones.
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A US official said 'These actions were measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire.'
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Kuwait hosts a major US military base.
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The US military carried out new strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday.
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The US military destroyed a drone launch site.
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The US military struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas.
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The ground control station was preparing to launch a fifth drone threatening US forces and shipping.
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There are reportedly 17 U.S. military bases in the region.
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American forces carried out airstrikes on an Iranian military site hours later.
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US strikes earlier on Thursday on what Washington said was an Iranian drone operation threatening US forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
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Kuwait is home to a US air base
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The US military maintains numerous bases around the Gulf
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The US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military sites
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Kuwait has U.S. Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base
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No official comment from U.S. officials
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US said Iranian drone operation threatened forces and shipping in Strait of Hormuz
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CBS News reported that the US military carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday
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A US official told CBS News the strikes were defensive and aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire
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US forces struck a ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was preparing to launch a fifth drone
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The US official added that the US-Iran ceasefire was still considered to be holding despite the latest exchange
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CENTCOM wrote the statement on X
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Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones hours before the missile launch
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All five drones were successfully intercepted by US forces
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US forces prevented a sixth drone launch from an Iranian ground control site in Bandar Abbas
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| Claim | Middle East Star | MEO | Khaleej times | Ommcom News | Famagusta Gazette | english.news.cn | ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT | Anadolu Ajansı | Emirates24|7 | dpa International | ARN News Centre | NewsX | United News of India |
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Iran confirmed the US attack
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Iran said it targeted a US air base at 4.50am (0120 GMT)
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Iran stated its attack followed early US strike near Bandar Abbas airport
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Iran confirmed the US strike.
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Iran said its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by targeting the American air base.
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The retaliation occurred at 4:50 a.m. local time (0120 GMT).
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Tehran did not disclose the location or identity of the base.
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Iran claims it targeted a U.S. base in Kuwait
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US airbase at 0450 local time.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the targeting was after an early morning US attack near Bandar Abbas airport.
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The IRGC statement was reported by Tasnim news agency.
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The IRGC did not say where the base was.
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Iran did not disclose location of the US air base it targeted
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps launched early-morning strikes at an American base
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The strikes followed aerial projectiles hitting the outskirts of Bandar Abbas Airport
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Tasnim News Agency reported the IRGC strike on Thursday
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The IRGC statement said the American base was targeted at 4:50 a.m.
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Tehran said its naval forces confronted vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without coordination
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Tasnim news agency reported the IRGC navy fired on a US tanker that tried to pass the Strait of Hormuz with its radar off
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US forces fired at a scorched area around Bandar Abbas in response
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Tasnim reported that the explosions did not cause any casualties or property damage
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The United Arab Emirates condemned terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting Kuwait
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty
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Ministry expressed UAE's full solidarity with Kuwait
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The ministry expressed support for all measures aimed at safeguarding Kuwait's security and stability.
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The ministry stated the attacks posed a direct threat to civilians and vital facilities
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The attacks occurred while several brotherly and friendly nations were working to reduce regional tensions
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Kuwait called on Iran to immediately and unconditionally halt the attacks
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Kuwait held Tehran fully responsible for the consequences of the attacks
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The ministry said the strikes violated international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026
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Kuwait reserved its full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and territory
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The ministry cited Article 51 of the UN Charter affirming Kuwait's right to self-defense
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The condemnation came amid heightened regional tensions following reported missile and drone incidents across the Gulf
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The condemnation was published on national news agency Wam.
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The statement was from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
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The MoFA affirmed that these 'terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability'.
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Ministry said attacks threaten Kuwait's security and stability
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The UAE condemned the attack on Thursday
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The UAE called the attack 'terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran'
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There have been isolated exchanges of fire between the US military and Iranian forces around the Strait of Hormuz
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The five drones posed a threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz
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The attack on Kuwait followed fresh US strikes on Iranian targets.
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Bandar Abbas is a strategic port city on Iran's southern coast.
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The escalation in West Asia comes as Iran and the US are negotiating for a deal.
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President Donald Trump asserted that no one nation would control the Strait of Hormuz waterway.
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The assertion highlighted a key sticking point in resolving the war with Iran.
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The war began nearly three months ago and a resolution is yet to be finalized.
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Gulf countries, including Kuwait, saw missile and drone attacks during the US-Israel war on Iran
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Hostilities have largely eased since a ceasefire came into effect in April
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Drones have since been launched from Iraq towards Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
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Regional tensions escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February
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Tehran retaliated with strikes on Israel and US allies in the Gulf
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Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz
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A ceasefire brokered through Pakistani mediation took effect on April 8
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The ceasefire was later extended indefinitely by President Donald Trump
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After US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, Tehran fired missiles and drones at Kuwait and other US-allied Gulf states
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A ceasefire in the Iran war has been in place since April 8
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The United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states have recently reported isolated renewed attacks
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Earlier U.S. strikes occurred in Bandar Abbas
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Kuwait army statement followed US strikes on Iranian drone operation
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The article was published on May 28
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On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump ruled out any arrangement allowing Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump insisted the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all nations
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Trump's administration continued negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme
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Trump said 'The Strait is going to be open to everybody' during a Cabinet meeting at the White House
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Trump said 'Nobody's going to control it' referring to the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump said 'It's international waters' referring to the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump said 'They would like to control it. Nobody's going to control it'
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The army urged the public to follow security and safety instructions issued by relevant authorities
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The Kuwaiti military requested adherence to security and safety instructions
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The General Staff urged the public to remain calm
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The public was advised to follow official channels for updates
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The public was advised to avoid spreading unverified information
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The statement urged adherence to security instructions from relevant authorities
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The public was urged to follow safety and security instructions issued by the relevant authorities
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The military urged the public to remain calm and follow official instructions
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The Kuwaiti Army called on civilians to adhere to safety and security advisories
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