Airspace has reopened after authorities confirmed that conditions have stabilised and risks have subsided.
Dubai: Kuwait resumed air traffic operations early Saturday after temporarily closing its airspace following missile and drone strikes linked to rising Iran–US tensions.
Kuwait had closed its airspace as a precautionary step after coming under attack during a night of heightened regional military activity. The temporary suspension led to the diversion of 11 flights operated by Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways to nearby airports.
Earlier on Saturday, Kuwait’s military reported that its air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple missiles and drones. The General Staff stated that explosions heard in several areas were caused by interception operations carried out by air defence units, and urged the public to rely on official sources for accurate information.
The developments followed an escalation in the Gulf region after Iran launched missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain, according to the US military. US Central Command said seven ballistic missiles were fired, with six intercepted and the seventh failing to reach its target. No immediate casualties were reported.
