A volley of Iranian drones tore through Kuwait International Airport at dawn today, killing at least one security officer and wounding dozens of civilians and staff. Sources at the scene describe a scene of pandemonium as shrapnel rained down on terminals, runways, and a civilian airliner preparing for departure. British military assets across the Gulf have been placed on heightened readiness, a Ministry of Defence official confirmed, with fighter jets scrambled from a nearby base.
The attack marks a dangerous escalation in regional tensions, and one that threatens to drag foreign powers into direct confrontation. No group has claimed responsibility, but intelligence assessments point squarely at Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This is a live story.
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