Iran-Israel conflict: Kuwait suspends flights to Iran amid regional tensions

The move comes amid reports that Israel has launched a pre‑emptive strike on Tehran.

Last updated: February 28, 2026 | 12:20

Lekshmy Pavithran

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Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

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Kuwait’s Public Authority of Civil Aviation has suspended all flights to Iran until further notice due to the ongoing political and military situation.

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Other flights in the region may also be affected, the authority said, as it monitors developments in coordination with international aviation bodies.

The move comes amid reports that Israel has launched a pre‑emptive strike on Tehran.

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