Airport Attack Shakes Kuwait

A passenger terminal at Kuwait's main airport was struck and heavily damaged by Iranian drones on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring several others.

The Incident

The attacked building had only just reopened on Monday after a monthslong closure necessitated by the ongoing war. The strike prompted Kuwait to briefly close the airfield in the immediate aftermath.

Reactions and Denials

Iran: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied responsibility for the attack, offering an alternative explanation. They claimed the terminal was damaged by a US-made interceptor that failed to hit Iranian missiles. No evidence was provided to support this assertion.

US Central Command: Called Iran's claim false, stating unequivocally that Iranian drones made a "deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack" on the airport.

India: Indian authorities confirmed that one Indian national was killed and several other Indians were injured in the strike. India's foreign ministry issued a strong condemnation, stating, "We strongly urge that civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. "

Broader Context

The attack represents the latest escalation in a series of strikes between Iran and the US. The violence comes amid stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns about further instability in the region.