U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly condemned the recent attack on Kuwait International Airport, describing it as “outrageous” and “unacceptable” during a meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Washington.
The attack reportedly killed one person and injured dozens, causing significant damage to airport infrastructure and temporarily disrupting flight operations. Emergency teams responded quickly as authorities assessed the extent of the damage and worked to restore services.
Rubio expressed condolences to the victims and reaffirmed U.S. support for Kuwait, emphasizing the need to protect civilian infrastructure and regional stability amid escalating tensions in the Gulf.
Iran’s Response
Iran rejected accusations that it deliberately targeted Kuwait’s civilian airport. Iranian officials and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied responsibility for the strike and argued that reports blaming Iran were inaccurate.
According to Iranian statements, the explosion may have been caused by a failed missile interceptor or other military activity in the area rather than a direct Iranian attack. Tehran has maintained that it did not intentionally target Kuwaiti civilian facilities.
However, Kuwaiti and U.S. officials rejected those claims, insisting that evidence points to Iranian drones and missiles being responsible for the attack.
Diplomatic Tensions Rise
The incident has further strained relations between Kuwait and Iran. Kuwaiti authorities condemned the attack as a violation of national sovereignty and reportedly took diplomatic measures in response.
The airport strike comes amid heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States, Israel, and regional allies, raising concerns about a broader escalation across the Middle East.
While diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further conflict, the attack has underscored the growing risks facing civilian infrastructure and populations across the Gulf region.
