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Coverage of Kuwait International Airport in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 06:16 UTCMost recent: Jun 11 · 06:11 UTC
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  • SECURITYJun 11 · 06:11 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Morning update

    The US and Iran exchanged strikes, with the US citing Iranian aggression and Iran targeting US structures in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. US President Donald Trump threatened renewed attacks if no nuclear deal is reached, while Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels following US attacks. Flights at Kuwait International Airport resumed after earlier suspensions due to Iranian attacks.

  • SECURITYJun 11 · 05:45 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Kuwait reopens airspace, resumes flights

    Kuwait reopens its airspace and resumes flights at Kuwait International Airport after a suspension caused by Iranian attacks. The Civil Aviation Authority announced the return to normal operations with flights continuing as scheduled.

  • SECURITYJun 8 · 12:14 UTCSEMAFOR
    Kuwait arms up against Iranian drones

    The US government approved a $2 billion Kuwaiti order for counter-drone systems following an Iranian strike that hit Kuwait International Airport, killing one and injuring 63. Kuwait's existing defenses, including Patriot missile batteries, struggle to intercept drones due to their low-altitude and unpredictable trajectories, prompting concerns about integrating radar, sensors, and command systems to respond effectively.

  • SECURITYJun 4 · 11:10 UTCNY POST
    Dramatic footage shows Iranian drone’s deadly strike on Kuwait airport as people run from blast

    A drone strike by Iran at Kuwait International Airport caused an explosion, killing one person and injuring dozens. Kuwait's defense ministry labeled the attack as 'criminal Iranian aggression.'

  • WORLDJun 3 · 23:15 UTCFRANCE 24
    Iran says no 'tangible progress' in war talks, Trump says deal close

    Iran's foreign minister stated negotiations to end the Middle East war have made 'no tangible progress' amid recent US and Iranian strikes. Kuwaiti officials reported one death and 63 injuries from an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport, while President Donald Trump claimed a breakthrough could occur 'over the weekend.'

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 23:02 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Kuwait releases CCTV footage of deadly Iranian strike on airport

    Kuwait has released surveillance footage that it claims shows an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport. The footage is presented as evidence of the attack.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 22:24 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S.-Iran tensions escalate with new strikes despite ceasefire

    U.S. and Iran tensions escalate with new strikes despite a ceasefire. Iran struck Kuwait International Airport overnight, killing one person and leaving dozens more wounded. The regime cited these strikes as retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, while the U.S. stated it acted in self-defense.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 15:09 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz

    Iranian drone and missile attacks damaged Kuwait International Airport and injured over 60 people, while the U.S. military conducted strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents escalate tensions in the Gulf, straining a ceasefire and pushing oil prices up over 2%.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 14:00 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again

    Iran attacked Kuwait's main airport with drones, killing an Indian national and wounding 63. The U.S. and Bahrain intercepted Iranian missiles, while Kuwait partially reopened the airport. The incident tests a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 13:42 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    At least 1 person dead after Iran attacks airport in Kuwait

    At least one person is reported dead after Iran attacked an airport in Kuwait. The Iranian regime also claims it attacked the U.S. fleet in Bahrain as retaliation for a U.S. assault on an oil tanker.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 13:18 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf in new test of ceasefire

    Iranian drones attacked Kuwait's main airport, killing an Indian national and wounding dozens, escalating tensions between Iran and the US in the Persian Gulf. The US and Iran exchanged strikes, with the US targeting an Iranian military site near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint, while ceasefire negotiations remain stalled.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 11:28 UTCNBC NEWS
    Iranian Drone Attack Hits Airport in Kuwait After Striking US Bases

    An Iranian drone attack targeted Kuwait’s airport, causing an overnight emergency shutdown of commercial flights. The attack, which also struck U.S. bases, has heightened uncertainty over fragile peace talks with the United States.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 10:58 UTCFOX NEWS
    US ally Kuwait condemns 'brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks' after airport was hit

    Kuwait condemned Iranian attacks on its international airport, which resulted in casualties and damage to civilian facilities. The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iran following ballistic missile and drone attacks in the region.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 09:58 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire

    Iranian drones attacked Kuwait's main airport, causing damage and at least one death, prompting U.S. military strikes on an Iranian facility in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks, part of escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., have strained a fragile ceasefire, with both sides exchanging strikes in the Gulf region.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 09:55 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire

    Iran and the U.S. exchanged strikes in the Persian Gulf, damaging Kuwait's main airport and killing one person. The attacks occurred amid stalled ceasefire negotiations, with Iran halting communication with mediators and the U.S. launching retaliatory strikes on an Iranian military facility near the Strait of Hormuz.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 09:50 UTCFRANCE 24
    Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drones as US-Iran talks stall

    Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Kuwait's international airport, causing severe damage. The US responded with self-defensive strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations between Washington and Tehran stall.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 09:44 UTCWTOP DC
    Kuwait says its international airport has partially reopened after an Iranian attack

    Kuwait's international airport has partially reopened following an Iranian attack. The announcement was made by Kuwait, as reported by the Associated Press (AP) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 06:45 UTCNPR WORLD
    Iran fires missiles in Kuwait and Bahrain, U.S. strikes Iran facility

    Iran launched missile attacks in Kuwait and Bahrain, while the U.S. struck an Iranian facility. Kuwait suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack damaged its airport and caused injuries, following reciprocal missile strikes between Iran and the U.S.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 06:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, wounding people

    An Iranian drone attack damaged Kuwait International Airport, injuring several people and prompting the suspension of commercial flights. The attack occurred after Iran and the U.S. exchanged missile strikes, with the U.S. targeting an Iranian military facility in retaliation for earlier missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 06:16 UTCWTOP DC
    Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, wounding people

    An Iranian drone attack damaged Kuwait International Airport, causing injuries and suspending commercial flights. The attack followed missile exchanges between Iran and the U.S., with the U.S. targeting an Iranian military facility in retaliation for prior missile strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain.

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