Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport
New footage has emerged showing an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport, resulting in one death and over 60 injuries. The attack caused significant damage to a passenger terminal, prompting strong condemnation from Kuwaiti officials. The foreign ministry reported that diplomatic missions were also affected by the strike.
- ▪The drone strike occurred on Wednesday at Kuwait International Airport.
- ▪One person was killed and more than 60 others were injured in the attack.
- ▪Kuwait's defense ministry labeled the strike as 'criminal Iranian aggression'.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 26 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Dramatic footage shows Iranian drone’s deadly strike on Kuwait airport — New York Post
- ▪ Iranian drone hits Kuwait’s main airport after US strikes Qeshm Island — Al Jazeera English
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Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airportNew surveillance footage released by Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation shows the moment Kuwait International Airport was struck by Iranian drones on Wednesday.One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the attack, which caused significant damage to a passenger terminal.Kuwait's defence ministry spokesman has called the strike "criminal Iranian aggression", while the foreign ministry said diplomatic missions had been damaged by the attack.2 hours agoMiddle EastKuwaitIranIran warShareSaveIsrael intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos showVerified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon.Middle EastReturn of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of…
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