Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says
An Iranian drone and missile attack targeted Kuwait's international airport, resulting in injuries and flight diversions. The attack caused significant damage to the airport's T1 building, according to local authorities. U.S. military forces reported that several Iranian missiles aimed at regional neighbors were intercepted or failed to reach their targets.
- ▪The attack occurred early on June 3, 2026, and led to injuries and flight diversions.
- ▪Kuwait's state news agency reported severe damage to the airport's T1 building.
- ▪U.S. military forces intercepted three missiles aimed at Bahrain and reported that Iranian missiles fell short or broke apart en route.
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An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport early on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, Kuwait's state news agency reported.Follow West Asia war LIVE updatesThe attack caused "severe damage" to the airport's T1 building, the report said, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority.The U.S. military earlier said two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini forces.U.S. Central Command added that Iran launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours but all failed to hit targets. U.S. military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile, drone attacks in GulfU.S.
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