Kuwait authorities say Iranian drone strike causes fire in residential building

An Iranian drone struck a residential building in Kuwait City but no one was initially injured, according to authorities in Kuwait.

The incident was the latest in a series of regional tensions as Iran and the United States exchange attacks in a renewed Middle East conflict. Kuwaiti authorities said emergency crews responded to the fire and brought it under control.

There were no initial reports of injuries and authorities did not immediately say how much damage the building had suffered.

Iranian drones and missiles have hit sites linked to US. The reported strike came as military forces in the region. Kuwait, which hosts American troops, is home to key US military installations, including Ali Al Salem Air Base.

Iranian state media reported attacks on US-linked targets in Kuwait as part of Iran’s response to American military operations against Iran.

Kuwait is experiencing growing security concerns over the fighting between Iran and the U.S. spread across their borders, fueling fears of more attacks in Gulf states.

Authorities were still evaluating the damage and circumstances of the reported strike.