Kuwait City, Kuwait. A drone struck Kuwait’s international airport on Saturday, lightly injuring several workers and causing limited material damage, as Iran continued a wave of strikes targeting U.S. bases across the region.
Kuwait airport strike
Kuwait’s General Directorate of Civil Aviation confirmed that a number of airport staff sustained light injuries in the attack. Kuwait’s state news agency reported limited material damage.
Qatar suspends navigation in territorial waters
Qatar announced it was temporarily suspending navigation in its territorial waters following Iranian strikes on U.S. military bases in the Gulf, primarily Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha. The Ministry of Transport called on all maritime vessels, whether privately or commercially owned, to temporarily suspend navigation.
Bahrain issues guidance after all-clear
In Bahrain, all-clear sirens sounded following an earlier alert, the Interior Ministry said. The ministry urged residents to avoid leaving their homes unless necessary and to await further instructions from authorities.
How could the latest security measures affect travel and maritime activity in the Gulf?