00:28Early on April 1st,
00:302026, Kuwait International Airport was struck by a precision drone attack targeting fuel storage tanks operated by the Kuwait Aviation
00:40Fueling Company, or CAFCO. The strike sparked a massive fire, sending thick black smoke into the sky, with videos of
00:49the blaze spreading widely online.
00:51According to Kuwait's General Directorate of Civil Aviation and the state news agency Kuna, the attack was carried out by
00:59Iranian drones and the armed groups it supports.
01:03Civil Aviation spokesperson Abdallah al-Raji described it as a blatant assault, highlighting repeated attacks on the airport's infrastructure by
01:13Tehran and its allied factions.
01:15While Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted most of the incoming drones, at least one successfully struck the fuel tanks, causing significant
01:25material damage. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
01:30Emergency crews including firefighters, army units, the National Guard and oil sector personnel responded immediately and are actively containing the
01:41blaze.
01:41This strike continues a troubling pattern of repeated attacks on Kuwait International Airport over the past two months. Late February
01:51and early March saw drone strikes on passenger terminals.
01:54March 8th and 14th targeted fuel tanks, while March 25th and 28th damaged radar systems.
02:02Today's strike marks the latest in this sequence, demonstrating the strategic precision of Iranian drone operations.
02:10The attack is part of Iran's ongoing retaliatory campaign in response to U.S.-Israeli military aggression, which escalated sharply in
02:20late February 2026.
02:22Tehran has been targeting U.S.-linked infrastructure across the Gulf, including facilities in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and maritime targets aiming
02:33to protect its interests and respond to foreign attacks.
02:36The escalation has also affected regional oil markets, pushing prices above $100 per barrel, while some Gulf flights have been
02:45curtailed due to safety concerns.
02:48Kuwait, hosting U.S. forces, has repeatedly condemned the attacks as violations of sovereignty and international law, summoning the Iranian
02:58ambassador at least three times since late February to lodge formal protests.
03:03As tensions in the Gulf remain high, this latest drone strike confirms Iran's active role in defending its interests amid
03:12escalating U.S.-Israeli operations.
03:15The cycle of strikes and counterstrikes shows no immediate signs of de-escalation, and analysts continue to monitor developments closely,
03:24highlighting the fragile balance in the region.
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