Iranian Drone Strikes Kill 1 at Kuwait Airport
One person was killed and 63 injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait International Airport, officials said.
- One person killed in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait Airport
- 63 injured, including passengers and workers
- Kuwait Foreign Ministry condemns attack, reserves right to respond
- Airport partially reopens after attack
- Tensions high amid ongoing regional conflicts
One person was killed and 63 injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait International Airport, officials said.
The attack caused severe damage to the airport's T1 building, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority.
The airport partially reopened later in the day, with Kuwait Airways flights resuming from a different terminal.
Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attack
The Foreign Ministry said Kuwait reserves the right to respond to Iran and that it will 'neither accept nor tolerate' the attacks, according to a statement.
'The leaders of Kuwait and Bahrain are directly responsible. If any attack comes from their territory, Iran has the right to target the place where the attack started,' said Muhammad Saqlain.
Officials said the attack was a clear violation of Kuwait's sovereignty.
Regional Tensions Escalate
The attack comes amid ongoing regional conflicts, with Iran and the US trading strikes in the Persian Gulf.
'In light of Iran's repeated aggression against the sisterly states of Kuwait and Bahrain, a firm, unified, and cohesive Gulf stance is imperative,' said UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash.
Experts said the situation is likely to escalate further, with more attacks possible in the coming days.
Recent History of Conflict
On May 1, 2026, Iran dispatched six armed members of the IRGC to Bubiyan Island in Kuwait, prompting a response from Kuwaiti forces.
The IRGC and Kuwait Armed Forces exchanged fire, resulting in the injury of one Kuwaiti soldier.
Four of the IRGC fighters were captured, while the remainder fled.
Kuwait accused Iran of the attack on May 12.
Humanitarian Impact
The attack has caused significant disruption to air travel, with many flights diverted or cancelled.
Witnesses said the airport was evacuated quickly, with passengers and staff fleeing the area.
'What is the world and its human rights activists saying about this or is it only when it involves Israel that we call it violation of sovereignty and human rights abuse?' said Agbo Kan.
The humanitarian impact of the conflict is likely to be significant, with many civilians affected.
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