Kuwait reopened its airspace and resumed normal flight operations on Thursday after lifting precautionary restrictions due to heightened regional security tensions. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Kuwait confirmed that air traffic in Kuwaiti airspace had returned to normal following the resolution of the circumstances that led to the temporary closure.
In a statement, the DGCA mentioned that operations at Kuwait International Airport had resumed as per approved flight schedules, with airlines returning to regular service. The authority assured that it was continuously monitoring developments in coordination with relevant domestic and international authorities to maintain the highest levels of safety and security in the country’s airspace.
Earlier, Kuwait had temporarily closed its airspace and diverted flights as the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army reported intercepting hostile aerial targets to safeguard the country’s airspace and vital facilities. These actions were taken amidst escalating regional tensions following fresh strikes by the United States on Iran, which led to retaliatory Iranian attacks against U.S. military bases in the region.
Kuwait condemned what it termed a renewed attack on its territory, labeling it a dangerous escalation that endangered civilian lives and critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iran clarified that its operation had targeted U.S. military facilities. Both Kuwait and Bahrain had earlier denounced the renewed Iranian attacks on their countries, citing them as a violation of sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.
