Kuwait International Airport (KWI) temporarily suspended flights after Iranian drone and missile strikes damaged Terminal 1, killing one person and injuring dozens more, according to Kuwaiti authorities and state media reports.
The attack took place early on June 3, 2026, as regional tensions continued to rise following renewed military exchanges between Iran and the United States.
Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry said Iranian strikes targeted civilian and vital infrastructure facilities in the country, including the main Kuwaiti airport and diplomatic missions.
Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the attack caused “severe” damage to the airport’s Terminal 1 building. Authorities suspended air traffic, diverted flights and activated the airport’s emergency plan.
Kuwait Airways said it would reschedule flights following the attack. The country’s civil aviation authority later said the airline resumed operations from Terminal 4 after damage assessments and safety checks.
Jazeera Airways also resumed flights after safety measures were taken, according to Reuters.
The temporary closure marked another disruption for Kuwait’s aviation sector, which has faced repeated pressure during the wider conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
Kuwait International Airport had only recently begun restoring more regular airline operations after earlier regional disruptions.
The latest attack also prompted airline advisories. IndiGo said it suspended all operations to and from Kuwait following the strike.
The attack came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Gulf targets. US officials said two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart in flight, while three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by US and Bahraini forces, according to Reuters.
