Iran struck Kuwait airport, killing one

Iran launched a significant missile and drone assault targeting civilian and military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, along with U.S. forces stationed in the region. The attack, which occurred on the night of June 3-4, resulted in one fatality and injured civilians. Operations at Kuwait International Airport were temporarily suspended due to the damage sustained.

Kuwait's General Directorate of Civil Aviation confirmed substantial damage to passenger terminal 1, leading aviation authorities to halt flights and reroute services. Kuwait Airways later partially resumed operations from an undamaged terminal. The Kuwaiti military reported "significant destruction" to the terminal.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kuwait officially stated that one person died and several diplomatic missions were damaged, holding Tehran fully responsible for the assault. This escalation reportedly broke a ceasefire that had been in place since April 8.

Conversely, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) presented a different account. They claimed their aerospace and naval forces attacked the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet center, a U.S. helicopter base, and a vessel named "Panayia." The IRGC stated these actions were a "harsh response to U.S. aggression," citing previous U.S. actions against an Iranian oil tanker and an IRGC communication tower.

The IRGC issued a warning that "violating the security of the Strait of Hormuz will have severe consequences for the aggressive U.S. army," characterizing the missile strikes as a "lesson" for the adversary. Airports in the Persian Gulf region, including Kuwait's, are critical transit hubs for Muslims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. The ongoing military actions and missile interceptions have led to periodic airspace closures, disrupting pilgrimage logistics and causing concern among tour operators.