Kuwait closed its airspace and activated its air defence systems on Thursday after Iran launched strikes on US military bases in the country.

Kuwait

Who

Kuwait, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, US, Bahrain

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:29:43 GMT · 1h 49m ago

Where

Kuwait ·

Why

The strikes on Kuwait came after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted 18 'important' US military-related sites in the region as part of its retaliatory operations against American military action.

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How this affects you

The closure of Kuwaiti airspace and activation of air defense systems has disrupted civilian aviation in the Gulf region, with flights to and from Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, and Bahrain affected, raising concerns about safety and regional stability.

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