An Iranian ballistic missile strike on a Kuwaiti air base on May 30 caused minor injuries to several Americans and seriously damaged two MQ-9 Reaper strike drones, even as US President Donald Trump considers a deal to extend a tenuous ceasefire, The Straits Times reports.
Kuwaiti air defences intercepted the Fateh-110 missile, but falling debris struck the Ali Al Salem air base, according to a person with direct knowledge of the attack, who requested anonymity to describe details that are not public.
About five people, including both contractors and active duty personnel, suffered minor injuries, the person said.
One Reaper was destroyed and at least one other was seriously damaged. The drones cost about US$30 million (S$38 million) each.
US Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The strike came as the US considers a deal to extend a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since April, although both sides have carried out attacks during that time.
Mr Trump said in a social media post on May 29 that he was ready to make a “final determination” on a preliminary agreement.
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