Kuwait City, Kuwait. An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait’s international airport early on Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, Kuwait’s state news agency reported. The agency, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority, said the attack caused severe damage to the airport’s T1 building.
Airport damage and flight disruption
Kuwait’s state news agency reported that the attack injured people and led authorities to divert flights from the country’s international airport. The General Civil Aviation Authority said the airport’s T1 building sustained severe damage.
U.S. military account
The U.S. military said earlier that two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route. It also said three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini forces.
Regional missile launches and response
U.S. Central Command said Iran launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours but that all failed to hit targets. It added that U.S. forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran and defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
