Iranian drones struck Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, igniting fuel storage tanks and causing a large fire, according to Kuwait's civil aviation authority. The attack resulted in material damage but no casualties. The strike occurred amid escalating tensions in the Gulf following recent US-Israeli strikes against Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Israel and US allies.
Bahrain also reported a fire at a business facility due to Iranian aggression, while Saudi Arabia intercepted several drones. In Qatar, a tanker was hit north of Doha, with the UK Maritime Trade Operations confirming damage but no environmental impact. Earlier, a Kuwaiti oil tanker was attacked in Dubai Port, sustaining hull damage but no oil leakage.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against further harassment of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target Iranian energy infrastructure if tensions persist. The UAE has barred Iranian nationals from entry or transit, exempting those with Golden Visas. The attacks mark a significant escalation in regional hostilities.