NewsFeedVideos showed a projectile striking near Kuwait’s Ali al-Salem Air Base, which has hosted a substantial number of US forces. Earlier on Thursday, the United States announced it was closing its embassy in the country and is reportedly evacuating its staff.Published On 6 Mar 2026
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FRI · 2026-03-06 · 01:32 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0306-21871
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Video shows projectile exploding near Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait
A video has shown a projectile exploding near Kuwait's Ali al-Salem Air Base, which has hosted a significant number of US forces. The incident occurred on Thursday, as reported by NewsFeedVideos.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-06 · 01:32 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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A video has shown a projectile exploding near Kuwait's Ali al-Salem Air Base, which has hosted a significant number of US forces. The incident occurred on Thursday, as reported by NewsFeedVideos. Earlier that day, the United States announced it was closing its embassy in Kuwait and evacuating its staff. The reasons for these actions are unclear at this time. The air base is a key location for US military operations in the region. The projectile explosion near the base has raised concerns about regional security.
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The United States announced it was closing its embassy in the country.
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Video shows a projectile striking near Kuwait’s Ali al-Salem Air Base.
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Ali al-Salem Air Base has hosted a substantial number of US forces.
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The United States is reportedly evacuating its staff.
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