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Kuwait has strongly condemned recent Iranian offensives, emphasizing that the Kuwait International Airport was among the targeted sites. The statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the use of ballistic missiles and drones by Iran, which has resulted in ongoing attacks against civilian and crucial infrastructure.
The ministry’s statement, translated from Arabic, stated, “The State of Kuwait expresses its strongest condemnation and denunciation of the relentless Iranian attacks. The latest assault at dawn today targeted vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airport, leading to one fatality, several injuries, and damage to essential infrastructure, including diplomatic missions,” according to a post on X.
A spokesperson for Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense reported that damage occurred at a building within Kuwait International Airport, resulting in injuries. This information was shared via the Kuwait Army general staff headquarters’ official account on X.
Recent images captured at Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City on June 1, 2026, showcase the tense atmosphere as the aftermath unfolds. (Photo by Jaber Abdulkhaleq/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, the Ministry of Defense’s official spokesperson, detailed that multiple hostile drones targeted the airport’s passenger terminal (T1). This attack, attributed to Iranian aggression, caused substantial material damage and injuries. Those injured have since received necessary medical treatment, according to a translated post on X.
“He affirmed that the armed forces are monitoring the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities, and they are in a state of complete readiness to deal with any developments, and to take all necessary measures to preserve the security of the country and its stability,” the post added.
The Iranian hostilities come more than three months since the start of the U.S. war against the Islamic Republic.
In a Tuesday statement, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) indicated that America had engaged in “self-defense strikes” against Iran.
Imam Sadiq mosque with a giant Iranian flag installed on its front in Tehran on April 19, 2026. (Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images)
“U.S. forces successfully defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East, June 2. Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets. Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart enroute, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces,” the release noted.
“Moments earlier, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces shot down three one-way attack drones launched by Iran toward civilian mariners that were rightfully transiting regional waters. American forces also conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island. No U.S. personnel were harmed. CENTCOM forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire,” the statement added.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listens as Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 16, 2026, in Arlington, Va. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
CENTCOM noted in a post on X that, “An additional wave of Iranian drones attempting to attack U.S. forces in Kuwait failed to impact intended targets tonight. U.S. Central Command air defenses successfully downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed.”
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