Indian National Killed In Iranian Strike On Kuwait Airport; Embassy In Touch With Family

Indian Killed In Iranian Strike On Kuwait Airport; Embassy In Touch With Family Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 18:43 IST Embassy confirms an Indian national was killed in an attack at Kuwait International Airport, says it is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities and supporting the bereaved family. An Indian national was killed in an attack at Kuwait International Airport. (Image: AFP File) The deadly attack on Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday killed an Indian national, the Indian embassy confirmed. In a post on X, the embassy said: “Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait today. The Embassy is in touch with the bereaved family and is closely coordinating with the Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance to the bereaved family as well as those injured in the incident." US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates “Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, we have strongly urged that civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. We again call upon parties to cease such attacks," it said in a statement. The identity of the deceased Indian is not immediately known. According to a statement from the Kuwaiti Army, the attack caused “significant material damage" to the airport facilities, resulting in the suspension of traffic. An emergency plan was activated at Kuwait International Airport after the T1 building was hit by Iranian drones and missiles, said Kuwait’s General Civil Aviation Authority. “A number of hostile drones targeted today the passenger building (T1) at Kuwait International Airport as a result of the criminal Iranian aggression, which resulted in significant material damage to the building and injuries to a number of individuals, who received the necessary medical care", said Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, an official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense. The strikes followed a fresh escalation between the U.S. and Iran, with Tehran launching a new wave of missiles targeting American military bases in the Gulf. According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the attacks were in retaliation for what it described as “hostile actions" by the United States in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and near Qeshm Island. Under the fresh wave of strikes, Kuwait Al Salem Air Base and Bahrain’s Isa Air Base were targeted. Multiple sirens were heard in Kuwait after air defence systems were activated. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait First Published: June 03, 2026, 17:37 IST News world Indian Killed In Iranian Strike On Kuwait Airport; Embassy In Touch With Family Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...