Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry TaylorWednesday 03 June 2026 15:04 BSTFire burns in Kuwait after Iran launches drone and missile attackThe UK Government has condemned an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in one fatality and 63 injuries.Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer labelled the incident a 'completely unacceptable attack' and conveyed condolences to the Kuwaiti government, urging Iran to de-escalate.The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning, caused severe damage to Kuwait's main airport, leading to its temporary closure before limited flights resumed.The person killed in the attack was identified as an Indian national, and the Conservative shadow foreign secretary, Dame Priti Patel, also condemned Iran's actions.This incident follows Iran's retaliatory attacks on US allies after US and Israeli strikes in February killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Iran also blocking the Strait of Hormuz.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in