One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
One person was killed and dozens were injured in Iranian-origin drone strikes targeting part of Kuwait International Airport. BBC reported that Kuwaiti authorities temporarily closed the airspace and suspended operations.
BBC Middle EastAccording to BBC reporting, the strike occurred early in the morning near a cargo terminal of the airport. The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement that airspace was closed briefly and commercial flights were redirected to regional airports.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told BBC that the strike targeted a US military presence. Kuwait's Foreign Ministry stated that the incident hit a civilian facility and made a formal submission to the UN Security Council.
Reuters reported that crude oil prices rose by 1.80 dollars per barrel after the news, taking Brent to 86.30 dollars. Eurasia Group analyst Greg Brew told BBC that commercial flight and insurance premiums in the Gulf region remain under upward pressure. This article is not investment advice.
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