A drone attack occurred at the Ali Al Salemo base in Kuwait, which hosts both US and Italian military personnel and equipment. The attack, confirmed by General Luciano Portolano of the Italian Defense Staff, hit a hangar where an Italian Air Force remotely piloted aircraft was stored, leading to its destruction. Fortunately, all personnel at the base were reported safe and unharmed during the incident.

The Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, downplayed the drone strike, noting that it was the second attack on an Italian facility in the Middle East within the week but did not believe it was a direct targeting of Italy. The context of this attack lies in ongoing tensions in the region, where Iran has been retaliating against countries hosting US military bases following attacks on its territory by US and Israeli forces that began on February 28.

This incident underscores the volatile nature of military operations in the Middle East and the risks faced by coalition forces amid heightened retaliatory actions from regional adversaries. The Italian defense minister's remarks indicate a focus on maintaining operational security and addressing threats diplomatically, while also being prepared for potential escalation of hostilities in the region.