Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says

An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday, causing severe damage to a terminal, injuries, and flight diversions. While U.S. and regional forces intercepted multiple other Iranian missiles aimed at Bahrain and neighboring areas, U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.

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3 June 2026 at 07:23:20

Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says

Debris burns on the ground in a parking lot following reports of missile and drone attacks, in Sabah Al Nasser, Kuwait, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video, June 3, 2026.

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DUBAI — An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, Kuwait's state news agency reported.

The attack inflicted "severe damage" on the airport's Terminal 1 (T1) building, according to the report, which cited the country's General Civil Aviation Authority.

The U.S. military earlier reported that two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait either fell short or broke apart en route. Additionally, three missiles launched at Bahrain were successfully intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini forces.

U.S. Central Command added that while Iran launched ballistic missiles toward several regional neighbors, all failed to hit their intended targets.

In response to the attempted attacks, U.S. forces conducted retaliatory strikes on Qeshm Island, successfully neutralizing multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.

-Reporting by Ahmed Elimam; Editing by Kate Mayberry and Andrew Heavens/Reuters