At least 63 people were injured after an Iranian missile and drone attack struck Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, causing significant damage to the airport’s main passenger terminal and disrupting flight operations, Kuwaiti authorities said.
The attack targeted civilian facilities, including Kuwait International Airport and diplomatic missions, marking a major escalation in regional tensions despite a ceasefire announced earlier this year. Kuwaiti officials said the strike damaged Terminal 1 of the airport, forcing authorities to divert flights and temporarily suspend operations.
Kuwait’s state news agency reported that 63 people were injured in the attack, while the country’s civil aviation authority said the airport sustained substantial damage. Authorities later announced a partial resumption of operations, with national carrier Kuwait Airways restarting some services from Terminal 4 after safety assessments were completed.
A spokesperson for Kuwait’s Defence Ministry described the incident as “criminal Iranian aggression” that resulted in significant material damage and injuries to civilians. Officials said those injured received medical treatment, although details of the victims were not immediately released.
The attack formed part of a broader wave of Iranian strikes targeting Gulf states. U.S. military officials said some missiles aimed at Kuwait failed to reach their targets, while additional drones directed at U.S. forces in the country were intercepted or missed their intended objectives.
In response, U.S. forces carried out strikes on targets on Iran’s Qeshm Island and intercepted several incoming missiles and drones across the region. The renewed hostilities have heightened concerns about regional security and the stability of critical infrastructure in the Gulf.
The latest violence has also raised fears of further disruption to aviation and energy markets, with oil prices rising as investors reacted to the renewed conflict and uncertainty surrounding shipping routes in the Gulf.
Source: Reuters.com
