Iranian drones and missiles struck Kuwait International Airport overnight, hitting Terminal One, killing at least one person, injuring several others, and causing what Kuwaiti authorities described as significant material damage. Kuwait immediately suspended air traffic, activated emergency procedures, and diverted flights to alternative airports.
In what is being viewed as one of the most direct Iranian strikes against Gulf civilian infrastructure since the conflict began, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the operation was retaliation for recent U.S. military actions and warned that regional states supporting American operations could face further consequences.
At the same time, U.S. Central Command said it intercepted additional Iranian missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain before launching retaliatory strikes against an Iranian military control facility on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwait hosts major U.S. military facilities and serves as a key logistics hub for American operations across the Middle East, but until now had largely avoided becoming a direct target.
The escalation comes as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue despite conflicting reports about their status. President Donald Trump insisted this week that discussions remain active and said a broader agreement could emerge within days, while Iranian officials have delivered contradictory messages.
On Wednesday, following the overnight attack, the UAE called for a united Gulf stance, playing into Israel’s hands.
“In light of Iran’s repeated aggression against the brotherly states of Kuwait and Bahrain, a firm, unified and cohesive Gulf stance is imperative. No Gulf state should be left to face these attacks alone, because the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states is interconnected, their interests are shared, and their destiny is one and the same,” UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said in a post on X.
By Charles Kennedy for Oilprice.com
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