Iranian drones struck Kuwait International Airport, causing a massive explosion and the collapse of a terminal roof.
The attack marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, targeting a critical piece of civilian infrastructure and resulting in casualties.
One person, identified as an Indian national, died in the strike [1, 3]. At least 63 people were injured [4], though other reports state more than 60 [3] or dozens [2] were wounded. Video released by Kuwaiti authorities showed a huge fireball and people running for cover as the roof collapsed [1, 2].
A spokesman for the Kuwait defence ministry said the event was "criminal Iranian aggression" [3]. The ministry said its forces destroyed numerous missiles and drones during the incident [2].
While Kuwaiti authorities attributed the attack to Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denies responsibility [1].
The strike caused severe structural damage to the airport terminal, with footage capturing the immediate aftermath of the explosion [2]. Emergency services responded to the site to treat the wounded and recover the deceased [1].
“"criminal Iranian aggression"”
The attribution of this strike to Iran by Kuwait, despite denials from the IRGC, places the incident within a broader pattern of drone warfare in the Middle East. The targeting of a civilian aviation hub suggests a shift toward high-visibility infrastructure targets, which increases the risk of wider regional conflict and disrupts international travel and commerce.
