Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alerts early Thursday after fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks. Kuwait reported intercepting drones and missiles, while explosions were reported across Iranian port cities and Bushehr nuclear facilities.
Air India Express has fully restored its West Asia network by resuming flights to Salalah (Oman) and Kuwait, strengthening connectivity between India and the Gulf. Services on the Kozhikode–Salalah route restarted on July 2, Kozhikode–Kuwait on July 3, and Bengaluru–Kuwait on July 4, with frequencies set to expand.
Iran launched fresh drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait after US airstrikes, escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran warned of halting negotiations if Washington continues its attacks, while Gulf states hosting US military bases reported intercepted missiles and minor damage.
