Kuwait reopened its airspace on Saturday morning after a brief precautionary closure during Iranian missile and drone attacks, the Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Directorate said in a statement reported by Ada Derana.
“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” by Tehran, the directorate said, citing the Kuwait News Agency.
Earlier, the directorate said the airspace had been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure, and 11 flights operated by Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways had been diverted to nearby airports. Kuwaiti officials said the country’s air defences were responding to “hostile missile and drone threats” launched by Iran, Anadolu Agency reported.
Regional tensions have escalated since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran in late February, triggering a cycle of retaliatory attacks across the region. Iran has subsequently launched strikes against Israel and targeted countries hosting US military bases, while also disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — the critical route for global energy supplies. A ceasefire later took effect, though diplomatic efforts to secure a broader agreement have continued.
Saturday’s brief Kuwait closure follows the June 4 Iranian missile strike at Kuwait International Airport that injured three Sri Lankans, drawing a statement of deep concern from Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry. It also comes on the same day US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites at Goruk and Qeshm Island after shooting down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how brittle the existing ceasefire has become.
Source: Ada Derana — Air traffic resumes in Kuwait following brief suspension over Iranian attacks.
