Kuwait temporarily closes airspace

Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed the country's airspace on Thursday following Iranian attacks, diverting flights as tensions from the ongoing US-Iran conflict spilled further into the Gulf region.Kuwait's military said its air defence systems had successfully intercepted multiple missiles and drones.

The General Staff said explosions heard in several areas were the result of interception operations carried out by air defence units, and urged the public to rely on official sources for information. ...