Kuwait airspace closed as Iran retaliates against US aggression

Kuwait's airspace was closed for two hours from 4:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. local time on Saturday as a precautionary measure following Iranian missile and drone attacks, the Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority announced. American drones targeted two telecommunications towers in Qeshm and Sirik in the early hours of Saturday morning. In response, the IRGC Aerospace immediately targeted two US air bases, Ali al-Salem in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain, with ballistic missiles. A few days ago, Kuwait Airport suffered flight disruptions and material damage as a result of a malfunctioning US Patriot interceptor. According to Kuwait Airways, during this two-hour period, 11 flights belonging to Kuwait Airways and Air Al Jazeera were diverted to Dammam and Riyadh airports in Saudi Arabia to ensure their safety. The incident highlights heightened tensions in the region following US strikes on Iranian territory. According to Mehr News, the closure and diversions were part of standard safety protocols during military operations.