Indian national killed after Iranian drone strikes Kuwait International Airport; embassy expresses condolences

An Indian national died and multiple people were injured after Iranian drones attacked Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1, forcing Kuwait to close its airspace and suspend commercial flights. The Indian embassy expressed condolences and coordinated with Kuwaiti authorities, while IndiGo and Kuwait Airways temporarily halted operations due to safety concerns amid escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S." "article": "Kuwait International Airport suspended all air traffic after Iranian drones targeted Terminal 1’s passenger building on Wednesday, killing at least one Indian national and injuring others. The attack, part of Iran’s ongoing offensive against Kuwait, caused severe damage to the terminal and prompted Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority to divert flights. Hours later, Kuwait Airways resumed limited operations from a different terminal, while IndiGo suspended all flights to and from Kuwait until 1200 hrs on June 4, citing safety concerns. The Indian embassy in Kuwait condemned the attack, offering condolences to the victim’s family and coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to assist survivors. Kuwait’s Defense Ministry confirmed that hostile drones struck the airport, though no official death toll beyond the Indian national was immediately released. The incident escalated regional tensions, with the U.S. and Iran clashing indirectly through proxy conflicts involving Hezbollah and other groups. IndiGo advised passengers to check flight statuses before traveling, emphasizing safety as its priority. Kuwait’s airspace remained partially closed, with only Kuwait Airways flights operating under restricted conditions. The airport had reopened earlier in the week but was forced to shut down again due to the drone strikes. The attack marked one of the most serious escalations since a ceasefire took effect in April, drawing Kuwait and Bahrain into the crossfire.