Kuwait city: Kuwait on Sunday filed a second letter of protest with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) over Iranian violations of its airspace and attacks on the country’s main airport. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Directorate said that it had submitted a protest letter with ICAO regarding “Iranian violations and attacks that have targeted Kuwait’s sovereignty by violating its airspace and the facilities of its international airport.”
According to Anadolu Agency, the letter emphasizes that “these attacks constitute a blatant and dangerous violation of international covenants and agreements regulating civil aviation.” Kuwaiti authorities reported that Iranian drone and missile strikes killed one person, injured 63 others, and caused significant material damage to Kuwait International Airport. The attacks pose a direct threat to the safety of passengers, airlines, and employees at the airport, as well as its vital facilities and infrastructure.
The directorate highlighted that the strikes disrupted air navigation traffic and halted flights to and from Kuwait International Airport. It called on ICAO to take ‘urgent and decisive measures’ to ensure the protection of civil airspace and facilities. The statement stressed that Kuwait reserves its full rights under international law to take appropriate measures to protect its sovereignty, security, airspace, and civil facilities, ensuring the safety of travelers, personnel, and facilities affiliated with Kuwait International Airport.
A similar protest letter was filed by Kuwait on March 22 over ‘Iranian gross violations and attacks’ on the nation’s sovereignty, airspace, and airport facilities. Regional tensions have escalated after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran in late February, leading to a cycle of retaliatory attacks that increased instability across the region. Iran, in retaliation, subsequently launched strikes against Israel and countries hosting US military bases, while also disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. A ceasefire later took effect, though diplomatic efforts to secure a broader agreement have continued.