Iranian missile and drone attacks hit Kuwait, killing one and injuring dozens

Kuwait faced missile and drone attacks on June 1 and June 3, 2026, which its air defense systems intercepted, though one drone strike caused casualties and damage at Kuwait International Airport early on June 3 ^{[1, 2, 3, 4]}. The attacks caused the death of one person and dozens of injuries with significant material damage at the airport ^{[5, 6]}.

The Kuwaiti Defense Ministry called the assault on its international airport “heinous Iranian aggression,” while the Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of Kuwait’s security, holding Iran fully responsible ^{[5, 3, 6]}. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry declared that the country "reserves the full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and defend its territory" according to international law ^{[3, 6]}.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attacks, saying they targeted US bases in Kuwait. The IRGC described their actions as retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian targets, including a strike on Qeshm Island ^{[1, 6]}. The US had launched airstrikes over the weekend prior to June 1 against Iranian radar and command sites, citing self-defense after Iran shot down a US MQ-1 drone ^[1].

Since a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US took effect on April 8, 2026, there have been multiple ceasefire violations, including exchanges of fire and missile and drone attacks in the region ^{[1, 3, 4]}. Earlier incidents included an exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7 and US strikes against missile launch sites and boats off Iran in late May ^[1].

During the June 1 attacks, Kuwait activated air defense systems and issued emergency alerts warning residents of imminent danger nationwide ^{[2, 3, 4]}. On June 3, the missile and drone strikes hit critical infrastructure including Kuwait International Airport in the early hours ^{[5, 4, 6]}.

Kuwait’s next steps involve maintaining its defensive posture and pursuing all necessary measures to protect its territory and security as the situation develops ^{[3, 6]}.