Kuwait is under active military threat after Iranian missile attacks targeting Camp Arifjan, a major US Army base south of Kuwait City. Residents reported seeing Patriot missile interceptors launched over the capital. Kuwait has shut down all civilian aviation and activated its full air defense network.
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) has suspended all operations. The Kuwaiti government declared a state of emergency and closed schools, universities, and government offices. Kuwait hosts approximately 13,000 US military personnel across multiple bases including Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base.
The Kuwaiti military is coordinating closely with US CENTCOM. Anti-aircraft positions have been activated across the country. Residents should shelter in interior rooms of reinforced buildings and keep emergency supplies ready. Kuwait's emergency number is 112.
Iran's IRGC released footage claiming successful missile strikes on four major US military installations: Al Udeid Air Base (Qatar), Al Salem (Kuwait), Al Dhafra (UAE), and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
An Iranian drone struck Kuwait International Airport, damaging the terminal building and injuring several workers. Kuwait closed its airspace and activated all defense systems.
Iran's IRGC launched three waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting US military bases and allied nations across the Persian Gulf, striking at targets in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Airports across the region have halted operations including Dubai DXB, Dubai DWC, Doha DOH, Bahrain BAH, Kuwait KWI, Tel Aviv TLV, Tehran IKA, and Isfahan IFN. Airlines rerouting hundreds of flights.
Kuwait shut down all civilian aviation and activated its Patriot missile defense systems after Iran's IRGC issued threats against nations hosting US military forces. Kuwait International Airport operations suspended.
Airlines worldwide are scrambling to reroute flights as airspace closures now span from the eastern Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. Eurocontrol issued warnings for all flights routing through the region.
The State Department issued Level 4 Do Not Travel advisories for Iran, Iraq, and the entire Persian Gulf region. An estimated 50,000 American citizens are currently in the affected area.
European flag carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, and KLM suspended all services to the Middle East through at least March 7. Passengers offered full refunds or rebooking.
US Central Command confirmed that all American military personnel across Gulf bases are accounted for following Iranian retaliatory strikes. CENTCOM reported no US military casualties at this time.
Kuwait City residents reported seeing Patriot missile interceptors launched over the capital. Kuwait's military confirmed engaging incoming threats targeting Camp Arifjan, a major US Army base.
India and Pakistan announced emergency evacuation plans for their combined 15 million nationals living in Gulf countries. India dispatched naval vessels while Pakistan prepared special flights.
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