Flames engulf Kuwaiti high-rise amid Iranian drone strikes

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-08 · 04:55 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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On March 8, 2026, Kuwait's Public Institution for Social Security high-rise headquarters was engulfed in flames after being struck by a suspected drone. The incident occurred amid a wave of Iranian aerial strikes on Kuwait. The building, located in Kuwait, sustained significant damage as a result of the fire. The article attributes the drone strike to Iran, suggesting it was part of a larger coordinated attack. The reason for the strikes was not specified in the provided text.

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Flames engulfed Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security high-rise headquarters.

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There was a wave of Iranian aerial strikes on the country.

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The high-rise was hit by a suspected drone.

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