Kuwait announced the temporary closure of its airspace and the diversion of flights after Iranian attacks carried out in retaliation for the latest US bombardments.
The decision was taken due to “potential risks to civil aviation,” according to the country’s civil aviation authority.
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— الطيران المدني (@Kuwait_DGCA) June 11, 2026
تعلن الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني في دولة الكويت عن إغلاق الأجواء الكويتية مؤقتاً بدءا من الساعه ٤:٥٠ صباح اليوم الخميس وتحويل الرحلات الجوية إلى مطارات بديلة وفقاً للاتفاقيات والإجراءات المعتمدة، وذلك كإجراء احترازي يهدف إلى المحافظة على سلامة وأمن الملاحة الجوية…
Iran claims strikes on US bases
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American attacks.
According to Iranian state media, 18 targets linked to US forces were hit at bases in Kuwait and at Sheikh Isa air base in Bahrain. Reports also referred to drone strikes targeting radar and communications systems.
Bahrain’s interior ministry said warning sirens were activated.
US confirms new strikes
The US military said it had “completed” a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets in Iran, describing the operations as self-defence.
According to CENTCOM, targets included surveillance facilities, communication systems and air defence installations across the country.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 11, 2026
Iran threatens shipping
Iran warned that any vessel attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a target, declaring the strategic waterway “closed” to all shipping, including oil tankers and commercial vessels.
Iranian officials said two vessels that attempted to pass had been struck.
US rejects closure claims
US forces denied that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed, stating that commercial shipping was continuing to pass through the area.
CENTCOM also rejected claims that US naval ships had been hit.
