A drone strike has hit Kuwait International Airport, targeting a key fuel storage zone and igniting a massive fire. Thick smoke billowed into the sky as emergency teams rushed to contain the blaze. While no casualties have been reported so far, the scale of the damage has raised serious concerns over aviation security in the Gulf. Kuwait has pointed fingers at Iran and its allied groups, calling the attack a dangerous escalation. The incident has intensified regional tensions, with authorities scrambling to secure critical infrastructure and prevent further disruptions. WATCH
02 April,2026 03:44 PM ISTA dramatic escalation in Gulf tensions has unfolded after a suspected Iran-linked drone strike set a Kuwaiti-flagged oil tanker Al-Salmi ablaze near Dubai’s anchorage. The vessel, fully loaded with crude, caught fire following a direct hit, triggering a massive emergency response from maritime authorities. Firefighting teams were quickly deployed to contain the blaze, while early reports confirm that all 24 crew members are safe with no injuries. However, the situation remains critical as damage assessment begins and concerns grow over a potential oil spill in one of the world’s busiest energy corridors. The incident comes amid a wider pattern of escalating drone and missile activity targeting commercial shipping across the Gulf. Reports of projectiles near Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura and rising threats around the Strait of Hormuz are adding to fears of a broader disruption to global oil supply chains.
01 April,2026 03:58 PM ISTTensions in the Middle East intensify after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed reports from Iran of a projectile strike near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. While no casualties or technical damage have been reported, the incident has added a fresh layer of volatility to an already fragile geopolitical situation. Iran has firmly rejected the United States’ ceasefire push, casting doubt on Washington’s reported 15-point plan. In a strongly worded statement on state television, Lt Col Ebrahim Zolfaghari accused the US of “negotiating with itself,” dismissing any claims of active diplomatic engagement. His message was clear and uncompromising - no deal, not now, not ever.
26 March,2026 12:48 AM ISTA pre-dawn drone strike has struck a fuel storage tank at Kuwait International Airport, triggering a fire that sent emergency crews rushing to contain the situation. According to official statements, the incident unfolded in the early hours, when drones targeted critical fuel infrastructure within the airport premises. Firefighters were deployed immediately, managing to bring the blaze under control before it could escalate further. Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), along with spokesperson Abdullah Al Rajhi, confirmed that while the strike caused structural damage, the situation was swiftly contained. However, the airport has temporarily halted commercial operations as safety assessments continue. WATCH
26 March,2026 12:42 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT