At least one person was killed after Iran launched attacks on civilian targets in Kuwait, including the country’s international airport and diplomatic facilities, Kuwaiti authorities said on Wednesday.
The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry confirmed the casualty but did not identify which diplomatic missions were affected during the assault.
The attack marks a significant escalation in regional tensions and comes despite a ceasefire announced in April following weeks of conflict involving Iran and its regional adversaries.
According to state media, the early-morning strike targeted Kuwait International Airport, injuring several people and causing extensive damage to Terminal 1.
Airport operations were disrupted, forcing authorities to divert incoming flights while emergency teams assessed the situation.
Kuwait Airways announced temporary changes to its flight schedule as a result of the damage.
However, aviation officials later confirmed that operations had partially resumed through Terminal 4 after safety inspections were completed.
Iran reportedly launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Kuwait and other Gulf states in what appears to be one of the most serious cross-border attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
The U.S. military said two Iranian missiles aimed at Kuwait either fell short of their targets or broke apart during flight.
It also reported that three missiles fired toward Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini defense systems.
In a statement posted on X, U.S. Central Command said additional Iranian drones targeting American forces stationed in Kuwait failed to reach their intended targets.
The military added that several ballistic missiles launched toward neighboring countries were either intercepted or missed their objectives.
Following the attacks, U.S.
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forces carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island and intercepted multiple incoming missiles and drones, according to Central Command.
The latest exchange has raised fresh concerns about the stability of the Gulf region, particularly as diplomatic efforts to revive peace talks between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
