Indian killed in Iran strike on Kuwait airport as Gulf tensions escalate; flights briefly suspended
An Indian national was killed and 63 others injured after an Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait International Airport. The latest escalation has raised concerns over Gulf security and global oil supplies
PTC Web Desk: An Indian citizen was killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait confirmed on Wednesday. The incident comes amid a fresh surge in tensions across the Gulf region, with Iran launching strikes on targets in Kuwait and Bahrain while the United States continues military operations near the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Kuwait's Health Ministry, at least 63 persons were injured in the attack, including airport staff and passengers. Kuwaiti authorities said the strike damaged airport infrastructure and nearby diplomatic facilities. Following the attack, flight operations at Kuwait International Airport were temporarily suspended as emergency teams assessed the situation.
The country's civil aviation authority later announced the resumption of flights from Terminal 4 after safety inspections and damage assessments were completed.
The latest round of violence has raised concerns over the stability of a ceasefire agreed upon earlier this year. The ongoing conflict has also affected global energy markets, with oil prices climbing more than 2 percent amid uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping routes for oil and liquefied natural gas.
Meanwhile, Bahrain's military said it intercepted three missiles and several drones after Iran claimed it had targeted the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet and other military installations in the region.
The US military stated that some Iranian missiles aimed at Kuwait failed to reach their targets, while several drones were intercepted before causing damage. Washington also confirmed military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after what it described as attempted attacks on American forces and civilian vessels.
Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue, though progress remains uncertain. US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were ongoing and claimed Tehran had agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons. However, Iranian officials denied reports of recent direct contact with Washington and maintained that the country's nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes.
The conflict, which began in February, has already claimed thousands of lives, mainly in Iran and Lebanon, while disrupting global trade, shipping routes and energy supplies. Regional tensions remain high despite international efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.