Iran attacks Kuwait International Airport, reports of injuries

Kuwait's international airport sustained damage and injuries after being targeted by Iranian drones, the nation's armed forces announced on June 3. The attack struck the passenger terminal, causing substantial material damage and harming individuals.

In response to the incident, civil aviation authorities immediately suspended air traffic. Flights were rerouted to alternative airports, as reported by the official Kuwait News Agency (Kuna). The extent of the injuries and the full scope of the damage are still being assessed.

U.S. military forces reported intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran. According to U.S. Central Command (Centcom), three missiles targeting Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini forces, while two Iranian drones aimed at Kuwait did not reach their destination. Centcom also stated that Iran launched ballistic missiles toward neighboring countries, none of which hit their intended targets. U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in retaliation for attempted attacks.

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Hostile unmanned aircraft targeted today the passenger terminal (T1) of Kuwait International Airport, as part of an Iranian attack, causing significant material damage and injuries to people.