Kuwait Resumes Flights After Brief Airspace Closure
- Publish date: Saturday، 06 June 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Kuwait reopened its airspace after a precautionary closure due to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
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Kuwait's airspace was briefly closed early this morning as a safety measure, following reports of an Iranian missile and drone attack. The closure lasted from 4:15 am to 6:15 am, according to the state news agency.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that emergency measures were taken in collaboration with relevant authorities to protect passengers, crew, and airport facilities. Once the situation stabilized, air traffic resumed smoothly.
During the two-hour closure, 11 flights operated by Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways were rerouted to nearby airports to ensure everyone's safety.
Meanwhile, Bahrain has strongly condemned the reported Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. The statement was issued today after the incidents occurred at dawn.
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