KUWAIT CITY June 6, 2026 — Iran fired a wave of missiles and drones toward Kuwait, according to multiple reports and social media monitoring, in what appears to be the latest escalation in the ongoing 2026 Iran war involving U.S. and Gulf targets.
Kuwaiti authorities and defense sources reported that air defenses intercepted the majority of the incoming projectiles, but at least one drone struck Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport. The impact caused significant damage, killed one person (reportedly an Indian national), and injured more than 60 others. Flights were suspended as emergency teams responded to fires and structural damage at the passenger terminal.
This marks the first reported civilian casualties in Kuwait from direct Iranian strikes in recent days, heightening fears across the Gulf.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated the operation targeted U.S. military facilities, including Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, in direct retaliation for recent U.S. strikes on Iranian sites such as Qeshm Island.
Iranian state media denied intentional targeting of civilian infrastructure, with some claims suggesting damage at the airport resulted from failed U.S. interceptors.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) described the Iranian action as a “deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack” on civilian areas, asserting that most missiles either broke apart en route or were successfully intercepted by U.S. and allied defenses. Bahrain also reported intercepting several projectiles aimed at its territory.
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry condemned the strikes as “criminal Iranian aggression” and confirmed activation of air defenses. Explosions from interceptors were heard across Kuwait City, with residents urged to follow safety protocols.
The incident occurs against the backdrop of fragile ceasefires and tit-for-tat exchanges in the 2026 Iran conflict. Earlier strikes have targeted U.S. assets in the region, disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and raised global concerns over oil supplies and wider escalation.
No immediate comment from senior U.S. officials on potential further retaliation, though the situation remains fluid with ongoing monitoring of Gulf airspace.
Developing Story — Life News Agency will continue to monitor for official updates, casualty details, and responses from involved parties.
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