The strike marks an escalation for the oil-rich Gulf country, which had seen relative calm since a ceasefire in the Iran war was announced on April 8. Iran had launched a salvo of missiles and drones at Kuwait, a close US ally as well as at other Gulf states.
An Indian national was killed in an attack on Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, prompting the Indian Embassy in Kuwait to express its condolences and assure support to the victim’s family.
The early morning attack on Kuwait International Airport injured several people and forced authorities to divert flights, the state news agency reported. The attack caused “severe damage” to the airport’s Terminal 1 building, it said, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority.
Kuwait Airways said it would reschedule its Wednesday flights. Shortly afterwards, the civil aviation authority said the country’s flagship carrier had resumed flights from Terminal 4, after evaluating damage and taking safety measures.
Earlier, the US military said two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart mid-flight, while three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by US and Bahraini forces.
In a statement, the Indian Embassy said it was deeply saddened by the death of the Indian citizen in the attack and was in close contact with the bereaved family. It added that officials were coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to provide all possible assistance to the family and to those injured in the incident.
“Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait today,” the mission said, adding that efforts were underway to facilitate necessary support and assistance.
Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait today. The Embassy is in touch with the bereaved family and is closely coordinating with the Kuwaiti authorities to render all…
— India in Kuwait (@indembkwt) June 3, 2026
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, with Kuwaiti authorities reporting damage and casualties following an attack targeting civilian infrastructure, including Kuwait International Airport. At least one person was killed and several others were injured in the strike, according to media reports.
Kuwaiti authorities are assessing the full impact of the attack, while airport operations were temporarily affected before services resumed from alternative facilities.
The Indian mission said it would continue to monitor the situation and remain engaged with local authorities to ensure timely assistance to affected Indian nationals.
A further wave of Iranian drones targeting U.S. forces in Kuwait failed to hit their intended targets, Central Command said in a post on X, adding that Iranian ballistic missiles fired toward regional neighbours did not strike their targets.
In response, US forces carried out strikes on Qeshm Island and intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
Iran accuses Kuwait, Bahrain of aiding US attacks
Iran has accused Kuwait and Bahrain of allowing the United States to use their territory to launch attacks on an Iranian tanker and island, as it condemned Washington for the strikes.
“The foreign ministry… condemns the colonialist use by the United States of the territory and infrastructure of countries in the region to advance its aggressive plans against Iran, and emphasises the direct and unmistakable responsibility of the leaders of Kuwait and Bahrain for last night’s acts of aggression,” a statement said.
With inputs from agencies
First Published:
June 03, 2026, 17:02 IST
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