Israel Iran War · 25 March 2026

Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Kuwait Airport Fuel Tank

Dhaval Surana via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Commercial flights from Kuwait International Airport remain suspended due to ongoing Iranian drone attacks. A drone recently struck a fuel tank at the airport sparking a fire, which was brought under control with no casualties reported. The Kuwaiti National Guard intercepted six drones in a single night. Passengers seeking to depart must travel overland to Saudi Arabia using a transit visa.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 March 2026 at 6:57

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