Tehran, June 04 : Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has denied any direct involvement in the attack that struck Kuwait International Airport, an incident that resulted in the death of an Indian citizen and left dozens injured.
In an official statement issued on Wednesday, IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebi said investigations conducted by Iranian authorities found no evidence that the Guards’ Aerospace Force targeted the airport terminal. According to Mohebi, the damage was caused when an American made Patriot missile interceptor allegedly malfunctioned and crashed into the passenger facility while attempting to intercept incoming projectiles.
The Iranian military maintained that its intended target was the Ali Al Salem Air Base, a military installation in Kuwait used by United States forces. Tehran insisted that civilian infrastructure was not among its designated objectives during the operation.
Kuwaiti authorities, however, described the incident as a major assault involving ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The country’s Ministry of Defence reported that approximately 30 projectiles were launched, causing extensive structural damage to the airport complex and disrupting operations for several hours.
Flight services were temporarily suspended following the attack, creating significant travel disruptions. Airport officials later confirmed that operations had resumed and that scheduled Kuwait Airways services were gradually returning to normal.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that one Indian national lost his life during the incident. Expressing deep concern over the escalating regional conflict, New Delhi urged all parties to refrain from actions that endanger civilian lives and critical public infrastructure.
Health officials in Kuwait reported that 63 people received medical treatment following the attack. Injuries ranged from blast related trauma and head wounds to more severe cases involving amputations and internal bleeding. Emergency teams were deployed immediately to assist victims and secure the affected areas.
The latest incident highlights growing regional tensions and raises concerns about the safety of civilian facilities caught in the crossfire of ongoing military confrontations. Kuwait International Airport, a critical transportation hub in the Gulf region, has faced repeated threats during the conflict and had only recently resumed full-scale operations earlier this month.
Authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage while international observers monitor developments closely amid fears of further escalation across the region.