Kuwait Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones; One Indian Citizen Killed in Airport Attack

Kuwait's armed forces intercepted a barrage of 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones launched by Iran on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The coordinated attacks struck civilian and vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airport, resulting in severe material damage, the death of one Indian national, and injuries to more than 60 people. Saud Abdulaziz al Otaibi, spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, stated that fragments of the missiles fell in residential areas. He condemned the attacks as a "criminal Iranian aggression." The Indian Embassy in Kuwait expressed condolences for the "tragic death of an Indian citizen" and is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to provide support to the victim's family and the injured. Kuwait's Ministry of Health reported that at least 63 people were injured, with seven requiring emergency surgery. The ministry has initiated a full mobilization to manage the affected individuals. This incident is the first time Kuwait has reported the death of a resident in an Iranian attack since a ceasefire took effect in early April. Bahrain, another U.S. ally in the Gulf, also reported intercepting three missiles and several drones launched by Iran against the country. The attacks on Kuwait led to the suspension of flights at Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport due to the extensive damage.

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As a result of this criminal Iranian aggression, civilian and vital facilities have been attacked, including Kuwait International Airport, causing the death of a resident of Indian nationality and injuries to several people, in addition to serious material damage.