Several drones struck Kuwait International Airport, causing financial damage but no casualties, according to the country’s official news agency citing the Civil Aviation Authority.
The attacks come amid heightened regional tensions following Israel’s latest wave of strikes on Iranian government infrastructure, confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces as retaliation for attacks on U.S. military bases.
The conflict has triggered instability across the Middle East. In southern Iraq, two oil tankers near Basra’s port were attacked, halting oil terminal operations. Most personnel were rescued, though one fatality was reported.
In Bahrain, fires erupted at fuel and oil storage near the international airport, prompting residents to keep windows closed. Emergency crews in Oman continue fighting fires at Salalah fuel storage facilities, with nearby oil terminals under precautionary evacuation orders.
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting 18 drones in its eastern region and shooting down one targeting the Shaybah oil field, though no perpetrators were identified.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that Western financial institutions are “legitimate targets,” leading banks such as HSBC in Qatar and Citi Bank and Standard Chartered in Dubai to have employees work remotely.
The surge in drone attacks underscores the growing geopolitical instability in the region and the risk of further escalation affecting energy infrastructure and civilian operations.
