Kuwait's civil aviation authority reopened the country's airspace at 6:15 AM local time (03:15 GMT) following a two-hour closure prompted by hostile missile and drone attacks attributed to Iran [1, 2]. The airspace was temporarily closed earlier today as a precaution to ensure the safety of flights and confirm that threats had been removed [1, 2]. During the closure, 11 flights operated by Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways were diverted to nearby airports [2].
Kuwait’s air defenses actively responded to the missile and drone threats launched from Iranian forces in retaliation for previous US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran [1, 2]. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for missile attacks targeting the US airbase in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain, following US strikes on parts of Iran [1]. However, the US Central Command refuted claims of damage to the Bahrain headquarters, calling them false [1].
The attacks occurred amid escalating regional tensions since late February 2026, when US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran prompted retaliatory strikes by Iran on Israel and US allies [2]. The temporary closure of Kuwaiti airspace today reflected heightened security measures in a volatile environment.
The Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Directorate confirmed the resumption of air traffic, stating, "Air traffic has resumed since 6:15 am (0315GMT), following coordination with the relevant authorities and confirmation of stability and the removal of danger after the country was subjected to attacks" [2].
Authorities continue to monitor the security situation closely as investigations and defensive operations remain ongoing.
