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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harry Taylor

Foreign minister says attack on Kuwait Airport is ‘completely unacceptable’

  • The UK Government has condemned an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in one fatality and 63 injuries.
  • Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer labelled the incident a 'completely unacceptable attack' and conveyed condolences to the Kuwaiti government, urging Iran to de-escalate.
  • The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning, caused severe damage to Kuwait's main airport, leading to its temporary closure before limited flights resumed.
  • The person killed in the attack was identified as an Indian national, and the Conservative shadow foreign secretary, Dame Priti Patel, also condemned Iran's actions.
  • This incident follows Iran's retaliatory attacks on US allies after US and Israeli strikes in February killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Iran also blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
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