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Kuwait Suspends Flights After Iranian Drone Attack — One Dead, 63 Injured as GCC Condemns Iran
Kuwait halted commercial flights after Iranian drone attack hit international airport, one person killed and 63 injured with seven major emergency operations; GCC strongly condemns Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Kuwait has suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack hit the country's international airport, killing one person and injuring 63 others in what GCC nations condemn as aggression against a neutral member state.
Kuwait has suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack hit the country's international airport, killing one person and injuring 63 others. Seven major emergency operations were performed for those requiring urgent intervention, with Kuwaiti authorities launching comprehensive security assessments of the airport facility following the attack. The Iranian drone attack struck Kuwait International Airport, a civilian infrastructure facility that serves as the primary aviation hub for the Gulf nation. The attack killed one person and injured 63 others, with medical teams performing seven major emergency operations on critically injured patients. Kuwaiti authorities immediately suspended all commercial flights as security experts assessed damage and implemented enhanced security measures. The GCC has strongly condemned Iran's attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, branding them as heinous acts of aggression that threaten regional security and violate international law. The Gulf Cooperation Council, comprising six member states including Kuwait, demonstrated unity in defending member sovereignty against Iranian military actions that target neutral nations attempting to avoid…