ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Several Iranian drones struck Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, causing significant material damage and injuring a number of people, according to Kuwait's defense ministry.
The ministry's spokesperson, Saud Abdulaziz al-Atwan, said the injured received medical treatment and that Kuwait's armed forces are coordinating with relevant authorities while remaining on full alert to address any developments.
Kuwait condemned the attack, describing it as Iranian aggression, and said all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard the country's security and stability.
Kuwait Civil Aviation suspended all flights following the attack and transferred them to alternative airports, Kuwait News Agency reported.
The development followed renewed Iranian attacks on regional allies of the United States, including Kuwait and Bahrain.
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes overnight on Wednesday, after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled an oil tanker heading to an Iranian port in the Strait of Hormuz, with negotiations aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire remaining deadlocked.
“An additional wave of Iranian drones attempting to attack U.S. forces in Kuwait failed to impact intended targets tonight,” CENTCOM said in a statement early Wednesday, adding that its air defenses “successfully downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed.”
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement that after the US forces struck an Iranian oil tanker, the Guards responded to the American aggression with drones and missiles.
Later on Wednesday, Iranian foreign ministry condemned American strikes on Iranian tanker, labeling it a violation of the ceasefire.
"The Foreign Ministry also condemns America’s use of the territory and facilities of regional countries to advance its aggressive plans against Iran, and reminds the government of Kuwait of its direct and clear responsibility in relation to last night’s aggressive actions," said the ministry in a statement.
The US-Iran war, which erupted on February 28, was halted by a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire that took effect on April 8, creating an opening for negotiations between Tehran and Washington. However, no final agreement has been reached.
Iran is still reviewing the final draft of a proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US aimed at ending months of conflict. It has yet to deliver an official response, according to a source cited by Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency on Tuesday.
Updated at 11:28 am
