KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait temporarily suspended arrivals and departures at Kuwait International Airport following heightened regional tensions after Iran claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks against US military-related facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Kuwait Airways announced that airport operations had been temporarily suspended due to the evolving security situation and potential airspace risks. The airline said passengers would receive updated flight schedules through text messages and notifications sent to the contact details provided during booking.
Earlier, the national carrier had also informed travelers that changes to its flight schedule were necessary because of restrictions affecting Kuwaiti airspace.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that its naval forces targeted a facility at Al Ahmadi Port in Kuwait that allegedly provided fuel support to the US Navy.
According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC also claimed to have carried out missile and drone strikes against Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, where US military aircraft are reportedly stationed.
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Iranian military sources further claimed that a Batelco data center allegedly linked to US intelligence operations in Bahrain had been destroyed, while a US signals and telecommunications facility in Kuwait was also targeted. These claims have not been independently verified.
According to Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Kuwait, air raid sirens sounded for a fourth time as Kuwaiti air defense systems responded to incoming missiles and drones.
In an official statement, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces said its air defense units were actively intercepting missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the country’s airspace. The military advised residents that any loud explosions they heard were the result of defensive interception operations.
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As of publication, there has been no independent verification of several Iranian claims. Authorities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United States have not publicly confirmed many of the reported attacks or the extent of any damage.
The latest developments add to growing concerns over security in the Gulf region, with aviation, shipping, and military authorities remaining on high alert amid fears of further escalation.
