The decision came after Kuwait stated that it had been subjected to Iranian aggression.
Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace early Thursday and diverted flights to alternative airports as a precautionary measure amid escalating regional tensions following reported Iranian attacks.
The Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the closure came into effect at 4:50am local time, as part of measures to safeguard air navigation and ensure passenger safety.
The move followed Kuwait’s statement that it had been subjected to Iranian aggression, heightening concerns over potential risks to civil aviation traffic across the region.
In a statement, the Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it is closely monitoring developments in coordination with relevant authorities, and will reopen the country’s airspace and resume normal flight operations once the security situation stabilises and any threats are eliminated.
The authority added that flights are being redirected in line with established agreements and operational procedures.
Passengers and airlines were advised to closely follow official updates issued by the Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation and comply with all instructions and guidelines related to air travel.
The temporary closure comes amid rising tensions across the Gulf following recent US strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks targeting American military facilities in the region, which have further escalated regional security concerns and disrupted aviation operations.
