Indian killed in Kuwait airport attack, Delhi missions in region on alert

An Indian national was killed in an attack on Kuwait International Airport, which authorities confirmed was carried out by Iranian drones. The Embassy of India in Kuwait expressed its deepest condolences and coordinated with Kuwaiti authorities to assist the victim’s family and injured individuals. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the strike, emphasizing that civilian infrastructure must not be targeted during the conflict in West Asia. Kuwait suspended all commercial flights on June 3 after the attack, which caused significant damage to the airport’s passenger terminal and injured several people. The closure followed a series of strikes between Iran and the United States, further straining a fragile ceasefire. Iranian semiofficial news agencies reported that Tehran had halted communications with mediators over extending the ceasefire, citing demands for a truce in Lebanon before resuming talks. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for targeting the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and another regional base, though US Central Command (CENTCOM) denied any hits, stating that multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones failed to reach their targets. Kuwait activated its airport emergency plan, diverting flights and halting operations until safety checks were completed. The disruption has impacted international carriers, including IndiGo, which suspended all flights to and from Kuwait until June 4. Passengers were advised to monitor updates, with affected travelers offered assistance. Travel disruptions are expected to persist as airlines review flight paths amid heightened security concerns in the region.