Iran carried out a drone attack on Kuwait International Airport that resulted in casualties, according to multiple reports from local media and international sources. The strike targeted US Fifth Fleet headquarters and an airbase at the airport, Reuters reported. Kuwait released surveillance footage of the attack.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the operation against US military positions in Kuwait, local media reported. The Wall Street Journal described the incident as part of a skirmish between the United States and Iran that resulted in the deadly drone attack. The airport serves as a dual civilian and military facility.
The attack comes amid renewed ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, CBS News reported. The timing suggests heightened regional tensions involving multiple parties in the Middle East. Kuwait, a US ally that hosts American military personnel and facilities, has historically maintained a careful balancing act in the region.
The surveillance video released by Kuwaiti authorities shows the moment of the drone strike at the international airport. AP News confirmed that Kuwait made the footage public, though the reports did not specify the extent of damage or provide detailed casualty figures from the attack.
The strike on US military positions marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. The US Fifth Fleet, headquartered in Bahrain, maintains operations throughout the Persian Gulf region, including facilities in Kuwait. Iran has previously threatened American military installations in the Gulf in response to various geopolitical disputes, but direct attacks on US positions represent a notable increase in hostilities.