Kuwait condemns ‘heinous aggression’ as Gulf state becomes latest casualty in Iran-US shadow war.
One person was killed and dozens injured after Iranian drones struck Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, causing significant damage to a passenger terminal and forcing a temporary suspension of flights in the latest breach of a fragile ceasefire in the wider regional conflict.
Kuwaiti authorities released surveillance footage showing what they described as a delta-wing drone impacting Terminal 1, sending debris flying and sparking immediate chaos in the busy airport facility. The attack has heightened fears of broader escalation involving Gulf states hosting US military assets.
Drone Strike Hits Kuwait Airport, One Killed and 63 Injured:
Kuwait’s Defence Ministry spokesman, Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, described the incident as a “heinous aggression,” stating that “a number of hostile drones” deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure.
Kuwait’s Health Ministry reported 63 people injured, with the fatality identified as an Indian national. Flights were diverted and the airport was briefly closed before reopening later in the day.
The strike comes amid heightened tensions following US and Israeli military actions against Iranian targets. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied intentionally targeting the Kuwaiti airport, claiming instead that the damage resulted from a failed US interceptor missile or that its drones were aimed solely at US military sites in the country.
US Central Command rejected Iran’s account, describing the airport strike as a “deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack” on civilian targets.
Iran Strike Hits Kuwait Airport Terminal:
The incident marks one of the most serious violations of the April ceasefire agreement that had temporarily halted direct exchanges between Iran and the US-Israel axis. Analysts warn that repeated Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries risk drawing more regional players into the conflict.
Kuwait, traditionally a mediator in regional disputes and home to major US bases, has maintained a policy of neutrality while condemning violations of its sovereignty. The attack has sparked outrage across the small but wealthy Gulf nation, which relies heavily on its international airport as a key transport and commercial hub.
This is not the first time Gulf civilian infrastructure has come under fire in the current round of hostilities. Similar incidents have been reported in other GCC states hosting American forces, raising concerns about the safety of critical economic assets in the world’s most important oil-producing region.
As diplomats scramble to prevent further escalation, the human and economic cost continues to mount. The damaged terminal at Kuwait International Airport serves millions of passengers annually, and repairs could take weeks, disrupting regional travel and trade.