India has strongly condemned the attack on Kuwait International Airport, which killed one Indian national and injured several others, calling on all parties involved in the ongoing West Asia conflict to immediately cease attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The strike marks a sharp escalation for Kuwait, a Gulf nation that had remained relatively calm since a ceasefire in the Iran war was announced on 8 April.
According to official statements, the attack caused severe damage to Terminal 1, forcing authorities to divert flights and temporarily halt operations. Kuwait Airways later resumed services from Terminal 4 after assessing the damage and implementing safety measures.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said: “We condemn the attack… in which an Indian national has died and several of our nationals are injured. Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, we have strongly urged that civilian population and civilian infrastructure not be targeted. We again call upon parties to cease such attacks.”
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait expressed condolences to the bereaved family and confirmed that it is providing all possible assistance to the injured. Embassy officials remain in close contact with local authorities to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian nationals in the country.
The attack came amid heightened regional tensions. The US military reported that two Iranian missiles fired toward Kuwait fell short or broke apart mid‑flight, while three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by US and Bahraini forces. Iran has previously launched missiles and drones at Kuwait and other Gulf states, many of which are close US allies.
The latest strike has renewed concerns about the conflict spilling deeper into the Gulf, threatening regional stability and the safety of expatriate communities, including the large Indian population in Kuwait.