Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says
An Iranian drone and missile attack targeted Kuwait's international airport, resulting in injuries and flight diversions. The attack caused significant damage to the airport's T1 building, according to local authorities. U.S. military forces reported that several Iranian missiles were intercepted or failed to reach their intended targets.
- ▪The attack occurred early on Wednesday and was reported by Kuwait's state news agency.
- ▪The General Civil Aviation Authority stated that the airport's T1 building suffered severe damage.
- ▪U.S. Central Command confirmed that Iran launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors, but all failed to hit their targets.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Kuwait Condemns Iran for New Missile and Drone Airport Attack — RedState
- ▪ Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, causing injuries — New York Post
- ▪ Iranian drone attack causes heavy damage to Kuwait airport as US and Iran trade strikes — Euronews
- ▪ Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, wounding people — Korea Times
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Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxDebris burns on the ground in a parking lot following reports of missile and drone attacks, in Sabah Al Nasser, Kuwait June 3, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video . SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERSPublished Jun 03, 2026, 02:25 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 02:25 PMDUBAI, June 3 - 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 attack caused "severe damage" to the airport's T1 building, the report said, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority.The U.S.
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