On Wednesday, Iran launched drone strikes targeting Kuwait International Airport, hitting fuel storage tanks and causing a “major fire,” Agence France-Presse reported, citing the Gulf state’s Civil Aviation Authority.Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) quoted General Administration of Civil Aviation spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi as saying that Kuwait International Airport was subjected to blatant attacks by drones launched by Iran and the armed factions it supports.
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He added, “Fuel storage tanks were targeted… leading to a large fire at the site,” confirming that there were no casualties.The strike comes amid a broader escalation in the Gulf following the conflict that began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes against Iran, after which Tehran launched missiles and drones targeting Israel and US allies across the Gulf. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the Gulf countries “stand by the United States 100%” and “respond very well.”Bahrain also reported a fire at a commercial facility on Wednesday “as a result of Iranian aggression,” while the Saudi Ministry of Defense said several drones had been intercepted and destroyed.
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In Qatar, a tanker was hit north of Doha, with UK Maritime Trade Operations saying the crew was safe and there had been “no environmental impact”.Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said on Tuesday that an Iranian attack caused a fire on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai Port, without causing any casualties.