Kuwait's Airport Hit by Iranian Strikes Amid Rising Tensions

WHO:

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - President Trump stated, "I would like to meet him, and we probably will meet at some point, depending on how it all works out."

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Iranian attacks, stating they targeted "civilian and vital facilities, including diplomatic missions."

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - President Trump stated he has yet to make a decision on a potential agreement to extend the current U.S. ceasefire with Iran.

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi confirmed that a building at Kuwait International Airport was damaged.

CBS News - President Trump stated he hopes to meet Iran's new supreme leader.

CBS News - Kuwait's Ministry of Health spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad provided details on the casualties.

Fox News - Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, spokesperson for Kuwait's Ministry of Defense, reported on the attack.

WHAT:

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Kuwait's Ministry of Health reported that "63 injured individuals" were admitted to hospitals in Kuwait City, and seven "urgent major surgical operations" were carried out after the attack.

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have struck U.S. military bases in Kuwait, stating it caused "the destruction of targets and the ignition of fires."

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Kuwait declared a full-scale health emergency following the attack.

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Kuwait's Ministry of Health reported that seven "urgent major surgical operations" were carried out after the attack.

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have struck U.S. military bases in Kuwait, stating it caused "the destruction of targets and the ignition of fires."

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Iranian attacks, stating they targeted "civilian and vital facilities, including diplomatic missions."

CBS News - An Iranian drone and missile attack on Kuwait resulted in at least 63 injuries and one death.

CBS News - Kuwait declared a full-scale health emergency following the attack.

CBS News - Kuwait International Airport was damaged, leading to the suspension of commercial flights.

Fox News - U.S. Central Command reported that multiple Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted or failed to hit their targets.

Fox News - U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station in response to the attacks.

WHERE:

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Iranian attacks targeted Kuwait International Airport and U.S. military bases in Kuwait.

CBS News - The attack occurred at Kuwait International Airport.

CBS News - The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet is based in Bahrain, which was also targeted by Iranian missiles.

WHEN:

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Kuwait's Ministry of Health confirmed the declaration of a full-scale health emergency following the attack.

CBS News - The Iranian attack on Kuwait occurred at dawn on a Wednesday.

CBS News - Kuwait International Airport partially reopened on June 1, 2026, after a previous closure due to the conflict.

WHY:

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Iran's attacks were described as retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian military facilities.

CBS News - Iran claimed the attacks were retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian military facilities.

CBS News - The escalation followed Iran's suspension of indirect negotiations with the U.S. regarding a ceasefire.

HOW:

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - U.S. Central Command reported that it had "downed multiple drones" targeting American forces in Kuwait.

CBS News - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missile strikes and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain.

Fox News - U.S. Central Command engaged in self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in response to missile attacks.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 16:29 UTC)

President Trump expressed a desire to meet with Iranian officials, stating, "I would like to meet him, and we probably will meet at some point, depending on how it all works out." In response to recent Iranian attacks that targeted Kuwait International Airport and U.S. military bases, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the actions, highlighting that they struck civilian and vital facilities, which resulted in 63 injuries and a full-scale health emergency declaration. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attacks, asserting they caused significant destruction, while U.S. Central Command reported successfully downing multiple drones aimed at American forces in the region.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 14:27 UTC)

President Trump has indicated that he has not yet made a decision regarding a potential agreement to extend the current U.S. ceasefire with Iran. In the wake of Iranian attacks that targeted Kuwait International Airport and U.S. military bases, Kuwait's Ministry of Health has reported a full-scale health emergency and confirmed that seven urgent major surgical operations were performed following the incident. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the strikes, which they described as retaliation for U.S. actions against Iranian military facilities, while Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks for targeting civilian and vital facilities.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 12:35 UTC)

President Trump expressed his hope to meet Iran's new supreme leader following a recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Kuwait that resulted in at least one death and 63 injuries. In response to the attack, Kuwait declared a full-scale health emergency, and commercial flights were suspended due to damage at Kuwait International Airport. Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi from Kuwait's Ministry of Defense reported that U.S. Central Command intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones, while U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station. The Iranian strikes were reportedly retaliation for U.S. actions against Iranian military facilities, escalating tensions after Iran suspended indirect negotiations with the U.S. regarding a ceasefire. The attack occurred at dawn on a Wednesday, and Kuwait International Airport partially reopened on June 1, 2026, after being closed due to the conflict.