- Kuwait International Airport was hit by multiple drone attacks, damaging its radar system, but no casualties were reported.
- Shuwaikh Port, the country’s main commercial hub, was also attacked, affecting trade and logistics.
- The US-Iran conflict has disrupted regional air travel, with flight cancellations and airspace closures impacting passengers an
Kuwait International Airport was on Saturday struck by multiple drone attacks, inflicting significant damage to its radar system, reported the state news agency KUNA, citing the Civil Aviation Authority.
A spokesperson for the Public Authority for Civil Aviation of Kuwait, Abdullah Al-Rajhi, said, "Kuwait International Airport was subjected to several drone attacks, resulting in no casualties, but only limited damage."
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On Friday, a drone attack damaged Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait's main commercial port, which is responsible for the country's crucial trade. According to 2025 reports, it is the 12th busiest airport in the Middle East.
The US-Iran conflict has severely disrupted air travel across the region, as major airports, including those in Kuwait and Bahrain, have temporarily suspended operations due to security concerns.
Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, while widespread airspace closures continue to impact regional and international connectivity.
The disruption has affected not only passenger movement but also cargo operations, causing delays in trade, supply chains, and essential goods transportation across multiple countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US can achieve its goals in Iran without sending troops to the war zone.
The statement comes after reports that the United States plans to deploy around 3,000 soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to support operations amid rising tensions with Iran.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian threatened that intense strikes would be expected against enemies as retaliation if its economic centers or infrastructure are targeted, "To the countries of the region: If you want development and security, don't let our enemies run the war from your lands," he said in an X post.
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