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Kuwait announces the death of a soldier in the Navy while "performing his national duty"

Kuwait reported the death of a Navy soldier during a military operation, amidst heightened regional tensions with Iran.

Kuwait has announced the death of a Navy soldier, Sergeant Walid Majid Suleiman, during a military operation on Monday. The General Staff of the Armed Forces stated that Suleiman was killed while fulfilling his duties related to the national tasks assigned to the armed forces. However, no details about the circumstances of the soldier's death were provided.

This incident comes shortly after the Kuwaiti army reported detecting 97 ballistic missiles and 283 drones launched from Iran toward the country, which they stated would be dealt with according to established rules of engagement. Regional tensions have escalated due to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announcing retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. and Israeli military bases in the region.

The situation has raised alarm among Gulf states, with officials expressing grave concerns over the dangerous escalation and condemning Iran's actions as violations of Arab territorial integrity and sovereignty. This development underscores the fragile security environment in the region, as military confrontations may have far-reaching implications for stability and international relations in the Gulf.

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