Iran Accuses US of Missile Strike on Kuwait Airport Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Iran claims failed US missile struck Kuwait airport after saying Gulf bore 'clear responsibility'
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed a failed US missile hit Kuwait International Airport, which the US military denied, stating Iran attacked the airport with drones. This incident follows Kuwait's expulsion of Iranian diplomats and accusations against Kuwait and Bahrain of supporting US military actions.
- 01Iran's Revolutionary Guards alleged a US Patriot missile struck Kuwait International Airport, contradicting US military statements.
- 02The US military stated that Iran launched a drone attack on the airport, resulting in one death and over 60 injuries.
- 03Kuwait expelled two Iranian diplomats and limited the number of Iranian diplomats in response to the incident.
- 04Iran accused Kuwait and Bahrain of bearing 'direct and clear responsibility' for the attacks on the airport.
- 05Kuwait's aviation traffic was suspended, and several flights were diverted due to the attack.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed on Tuesday that a failed US Patriot missile struck Kuwait International Airport, a statement that was refuted by the US military, which asserted that Iran had conducted a drone attack on the airport. This incident resulted in one fatality and over 60 injuries, prompting Kuwait to expel two Iranian diplomats and restrict the presence of Iranian officials in the country. Following the attack, Kuwait's Foreign Ministry summoned Iran's charge d'affaires and emphasized that Kuwait and Bahrain bore 'direct and clear responsibility' for the regional tensions, alleging their territories were used to facilitate US military operations against Iran. The attack led to the suspension of all aviation traffic in Kuwait, with several flights being diverted and structural damage reported at Terminal One of the airport. Iran has stated it reserves the right to self-defense and warned it would respond to any future attacks.
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The incident has heightened diplomatic tensions between Iran and Kuwait and disrupted air travel in Kuwait.
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