One killed, dozens injured as Iranian drone strikes hit Kuwait airport in retaliation

An Iranian drone and missile attack on Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, resulted in one fatality and dozens of injuries. The strike heavily damaged Terminal 1, leading to the temporary suspension of commercial flights and causing a full-scale health emergency in Kuwait. An Indian national was among the deceased, and at least 63 individuals were wounded.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the assault, stating it was a retaliatory measure following earlier US strikes on Iranian military facilities, including Qeshm Island and an Iranian vessel. Kuwait strongly condemned the incident, describing it as "criminal Iranian aggression" and a "flagrant violation of international law," while also expelling two Iranian diplomats.

The attack marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, further straining a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Kuwait has affirmed its right to respond to these actions, as efforts to achieve a lasting truce continue amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.