One Killed After Iranian Drones Hit Kuwait Airport's T1 Terminal; IndiGo, Kuwait Airways Suspend Flights as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Kuwait suspended commercial flight operations on Wednesday after a drone attack caused significant damage to the country's main airport and left one person dead, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States despite efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire.

According to Kuwaiti authorities, several hostile drones struck the passenger terminal of Kuwait International Airport, causing extensive damage and injuring multiple people. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed, while aviation authorities activated the airport's emergency contingency plan.

As a precaution, all arrivals and departures were suspended, and incoming flights were diverted to alternative destinations while officials assessed the extent of the damage and conducted safety inspections.

The attack came hours after fresh military exchanges between Iran and the United States across the Gulf region, further raising concerns about regional stability.

Iran-US Tensions Intensify

The escalation coincided with reports from semi-official Iranian media outlets that Tehran had halted communication with mediators regarding the extension of a ceasefire linked to the broader conflict involving the United States and Israel.

A regional official said Iran wanted guarantees that the truce in Lebanon would be enforced before returning to negotiations. However, US President Donald Trump disputed those claims, insisting that diplomatic discussions were continuing.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) later said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and "another country" during its latest operation, though it did not explicitly identify Kuwait.

The IRGC described the strikes as retaliation for what it said was a US missile attack on the engine room of an oil tanker attempting to reach Iran despite American sanctions and restrictions.

CENTCOM Rejects Iranian Claims

The US military rejected Iran's account of the attacks.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Iranian claims that the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and another regional air base had been successfully hit were inaccurate. According to CENTCOM, several Iranian ballistic missiles failed to reach their intended targets.

The command also reported that an additional wave of Iranian drones aimed at US forces stationed in Kuwait was intercepted, with multiple drones shot down before reaching their objectives.

Airlines Face Disruptions

The airport closure has triggered widespread travel disruptions across the region.

Among the affected carriers, IndiGo suspended all flights to and from Kuwait until June 4 following the temporary closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The airline advised passengers to check flight status updates and said assistance would be provided to affected travellers in accordance with company policy.

Kuwaiti authorities said airport operations would remain suspended until security assessments and damage evaluations are completed. Emergency teams continue to work at the site, while investigations into the drone strike and its impact remain ongoing.

The latest developments underscore the fragile security situation in the Gulf, with aviation, energy infrastructure and military installations increasingly caught in the crossfire of the escalating Iran-US confrontation.

Indian national killed in Kuwait airport attack, Embassy assisting bereaved family

The Embassy of India in Kuwait has confirmed the death of an Indian national in the attack carried out on Kuwait International Airport, earlier on Wednesday.

"Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait today," the Indian Embassy posted on X.

"The Embassy is in touch with the bereaved family and is closely coordinating with the Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance to the bereaved family as well as those injured in the incident," it added.

Dozens of people were injured, many of them critically, when drones and missiles targeted the passenger building (T1) at Kuwait International Airport at dawn on Wednesday.

In a statement, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the country's condemnation and denunciation "in the strongest terms" of the "brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks" using ballistic missiles and drones, targeting once again civilian and vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airport, resulting in the death of one individual, injuries to others, and damage to vital facilities, including diplomatic missions.

"The Ministry affirms the State of Kuwait's categorical rejection of Iran's overt aggressive attacks, which lead to increased escalation, heightened tension, and undermine the security and stability of the region, constituting a flagrant violation of the rules of international law, the United Nations Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026," read a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to the official spokesperson for Kuwait's Ministry of Health, a comprehensive health mobilization has been in place since the first hours of the "brutal Iranian aggression" against the State of Kuwait, with 63 injury cases received and seven major emergency surgeries performed.

"The health system continues to enhance its readiness around the clock," it stated.

Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, spokesperson for Kuwait's Ministry of Defence, stated that the armed forces are monitoring the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities and expressed readiness to deal with any developments.

"The Official Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, stated that a number of hostile drones targeted today the passenger building (T1) at Kuwait International Airport as a result of the criminal Iranian aggression, which resulted in significant material damage to the building and injuries to a number of individuals, who received the necessary medical care," Kuwait Army stated on X.