According to CENTCOM, Iran launched ballistic missiles toward several regional neighbors, but the strikes largely failed to hit their intended targets.
By JFeed
Kuwait declared a state of emergency at its international airport early Wednesday after an Iranian drone and missile attack struck the facility, causing injuries, damage and major flight disruptions, according to Kuwait’s state news agency.
The report, citing Kuwait’s General Civil Aviation Authority, said the attack caused “severe damage” to the airport’s T1 building.
Authorities diverted flights following the strike as emergency procedures were activated at the airport.
The attack marked a significant escalation in the regional fallout from the Iran war, bringing direct damage to a Gulf state that had so far avoided becoming a main battlefield in the conflict.
The aftermath of Kuwait International Airport following Iranian attack. pic.twitter.com/EeDAiXPeZY
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The US military said earlier that two Iranian missiles fired toward Kuwait either fell short or broke apart before reaching their targets.
US Central Command also said three missiles launched toward Bahrain were intercepted by American and Bahraini forces.
According to CENTCOM, Iran launched ballistic missiles toward several regional neighbors, but the strikes largely failed to hit their intended targets.
US forces responded with strikes on Qeshm Island and said they had defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
The attack on Kuwait’s airport comes amid growing concern that Iran is expanding the confrontation beyond Israel and US positions, using missiles and drones to pressure Gulf states and disrupt regional aviation and energy routes.
Kuwait’s aviation authority said it was dealing with the immediate consequences of the strike, including damage at the airport and the diversion of flights.
Local reports said there were casualties, though the full extent of the injuries was not immediately clear.
The strike is likely to deepen alarm across the Gulf, especially after recent Iranian threats and attacks connected to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
For Washington and Gulf capitals, the incident adds new urgency to efforts to protect airspace, airports, ports and energy infrastructure as the conflict continues.
