Kamal Ghorui
Kuwait’s fire department said the blaze has now been fully extinguished after nearly 58 hours of continuous efforts. Despite the scale of the fire and damage to critical infrastructure, authorities reported no casualties.The country’s Civil Aviation Authority said multiple drones targeted the airport, causing “significant damage” to its radar systems. A spokesperson later blamed Iran, along with allied armed groups and proxies, for carrying out the strike.The strike on Kuwait comes as Iran expands its aerial campaign beyond Israel, targeting countries hosting US military facilities. In recent days, missiles have been launched towards Jerusalem, while attacks have also been reported in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
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The broader conflict has seen intensifying exchanges across multiple fronts. Israel has carried out strikes in Iran and southern Lebanon, including one that reportedly killed journalists linked to Hezbollah-affiliated outlets. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have entered the conflict, launching missiles towards Israel in support of Tehran.Tensions have also spilled into global trade routes. Shipping operations at Oman’s Salalah port were temporarily halted after a drone strike damaged infrastructure, while several countries have raised concerns over the safety of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
