KUWAIT CITY: An 11-year-old girl in Kuwait was killed by falling shrapnel on Wednesday, March 4, following a series of Iranian attacks across the Gulf.
Kuwait's health ministry confirmed the girl died despite resuscitation efforts during transport to Al-Amiri Hospital. Kuwait's military reported detecting and intercepting incoming projectiles in its airspace.
The escalating conflict has impacted the region, with stocks dropping sharply in the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia's defense ministry announced the interception of cruise missiles and destruction of drones near Riyadh. Qatar reported dismantling two spy cells linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, arresting 10 suspects involved in intelligence gathering and sabotage operations.