Daijiworld Media Network – Kuwait City
Kuwait City, Jun 4: An Indian national was killed and more than 60 people were injured after Iranian drones and missiles struck Kuwait International Airport and other civilian facilities, escalating tensions between Iran and the United States in the Gulf region. Kuwaiti authorities condemned the attack as "criminal Iranian aggression" and reported damage to airport infrastructure and diplomatic missions.
According to Kuwaiti officials, the attack damaged Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport, forcing temporary disruptions to flight operations. At least 63 people were injured, with several requiring urgent medical treatment. The deceased was later identified as an Indian citizen, prompting condolences from the Indian government and the Indian Embassy in Kuwait.
Kuwait's Defence Ministry blamed Iran for the strikes, while the Foreign Ministry accused Tehran of targeting civilian and vital facilities. In response, Kuwait ordered two Iranian diplomats to leave the country within 24 hours and summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires.
However, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility for the airport strike, claiming the damage was caused by a malfunctioning US missile interceptor. The US Central Command (Centcom) rejected the allegation, insisting the airport was hit in a deliberate Iranian attack.
The strikes came after the US launched military action against Iranian targets, including an oil tanker and facilities on Qeshm Island. Iran said its missile and drone attacks on US-linked targets in the Gulf were retaliation for those operations. Centcom stated that US and allied forces intercepted several Iranian missiles and drones aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain.
The latest escalation has raised concerns about the future of ongoing US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. Despite continued diplomatic efforts, both sides have exchanged accusations and military strikes, threatening to derail attempts to ease tensions in the region. US President Donald Trump has maintained that negotiations remain active, while Iranian officials have accused Washington of changing its demands during talks.
The attack marks one of the most serious incidents involving civilian infrastructure in the Gulf since the ceasefire framework came into effect earlier this year.