Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says

Jun 3, 2026

Debris burns on the ground in a parking lot following reports of missile and drone attacks, in Sabah Al Nasser, Kuwait June 3, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video . SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERS — SOCIAL MEDIA

DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) - An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport early on Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, Kuwait's state news agency reported.

Theattack caused "severe damage" to the airport's T1 building, the report said, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority.

The U.S. military earlier said two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini forces.

U.S. Central Command added that Iran launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours but all failed to hit targets.

U.S. forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran and defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.

(Reporting by Ahmed Elimam; Editing by Kate Mayberry and Andrew Heavens)