HeadphonesListen to articleThe passenger building of Kuwait International Airport was damaged by an air strike on June 3. AFPThe passenger building of Kuwait International Airport was damaged by an air strike on June 3. AFPAuthorities said at least one person was killed in the attack, which also severely damaged the buildingHeadphonesBookmark
Kuwait suspended all commercial flights after Iranian drones struck the passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, causing damage and injuries.
Defence Ministry spokesman Brig Gen Saud Al Otaibi reported terminal damage and hospitalisations, with the extent of injuries yet to be disclosed.
The halt follows Iran cutting off mediation on extending a ceasefire with the US, amid a widening regional war involving missiles and drones.
Kuwait Airways paused operations in coordination with aviation authorities, while multiple international carriers halted services due to airspace closure.
