The major airport was struck by multiple drones.

08:52, Thu, Mar 12, 2026 Updated: 09:29, Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Kuwait International Airport

Kuwait International Airport (Image: X)

Kuwait International Airport was struck by multiple drones on Thursday as Iran continues to launch missile attacks in the Middle East. The official account of the Center for Government Communication in Kuwait confirmed the airport had been targeted by several unmanned aerial vehicles.

So far, only material damage has been reported and no casualties have been confirmed. A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority said: “Kuwait International Airport was subjected to targeting by several drones, which resulted in material damage only. The incident was dealt with in accordance with the emergency plan in force since the beginning of the crisis, and in full coordination with the competent authorities in the country." The authority’s official spokesman, Abdullah Al-Rajhi, said air traffic was briefly disrupted as some incoming flights were diverted while safety checks were carried out. Airport operations later continued, with emergency procedures activated to ensure passenger safety.

The strike comes amid a wider regional escalation, with Iran launching retaliatory drone and missile attacks following joint U.S.–Israeli military action last month.

Officials said damage assessments were ongoing as authorities worked to maintain the security of Kuwait’s aviation infrastructure.

Regional airspace has faced repeated disruption in recent weeks as tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States continue to intensify.

Kuwait has been among the countries affected, with airports and energy facilities considered potential targets during the conflict.

This follows a drone strike on February 28 which damaged parts of Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport and injured several staff members.

Hostilities escalated sharply that day after Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, prompting a wave of retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Middle East.

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Prime Minister Al-Sabah inspects airport terminal damaged after Iranian ballistic missile and drone

PM Al-Sabah inspects terminal damaged after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on March 1 (Image: Getty)

Airspace closures were introduced over parts of Iran, Iraq and Israel, forcing airlines to divert flights around active conflict zones.

Major Gulf aviation hubs, including Dubai International Airport and Doha’s Hamad International Airport, also reported disruption as carriers rerouted services or temporarily suspended operations.

Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed across the region as aviation authorities issued safety notices and tightened security at key airports.

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British Airways was among international carriers to adjust services, rerouting or suspending some flights to avoid affected airspace.

Some long-haul routes between Europe and Asia were also affected, with airlines opting for longer paths to bypass conflict zones.