India's Ambassador to Kuwait Paramita Tripathi on Thursday (June 4) visited the Central Mortuary of Kuwait where the mortal remains of the Indian national who lost his life in an alleged drone attack on Terminal 1 (T1) at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday (June 3), was brought.&nbsp;According to the Ministry of External Affairs 13 Indian nationals have also been injured in the incident and are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals.&nbsp;Tripathi during her visit to the mortuary said, "The Embassy is in touch with the family of the deceased Indian national and is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities for expeditious transportation of mortal remains."&nbsp;ALSO READ:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-unveils-new-plant-vows-exponential-expansion-of-nuclear-weapons-1780582453081"> Kim Jong Un unveils new plant, vows ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear weapons</a>&nbsp;She also visited the Indian nationals injured in the attack on the Airport. Tripathi spoke to those injured and assured them of all possible help.&nbsp;While, Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, during an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi on Thursday (June 4) said, “Our mission in Kuwait is in touch with the family and is coordinating closely with the local authorities. His mortal remains are expected to arrive in India tomorrow. Thirteen Indian nationals have also been injured in the attack, and are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Kuwait. Our mission is extending all assistance to the injured and is in close touch with the local authorities."&nbsp;“Our missions are actively engaged with the resident Indian community. They are regularly interacting with the Indian community associations, organisations, professional groups, and Indian companies to address their concerns,” he added.&nbsp;The attack on Kuwait International Airport is being described as the first deadly strike in the Gulf since the April 8 ceasefire came into effect.<h2>Iran denies attack on Kuwait International Airport</h2>Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied any involvement in the attack on Kuwait International Airport, claiming the damage was caused by a malfunction in the US-made Patriot missile defence system rather than an Iranian strike.&nbsp;Citing an investigation, Iran's state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency quoted an IRGC spokesperson as saying that the IRGC Aerospace Force did not target the civilian airport. The spokesperson instead alleged that Patriot missiles struck the terminal after failing to intercept incoming Iranian projectiles.&nbsp;“The Aerospace Force did not target Kuwait Airport. The damage was caused by Patriot systems that landed on the terminal after a failed interception attempt," the spokesperson said.The incident caused extensive damage to Passenger Terminal 1 (T1) at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person, identified by the Indian embassy as an Indian national, and injuring 63 others.&nbsp;

According to the Ministry of External Affairs 13 Indian nationals have also been injured in the incident and are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals.

India's Ambassador to Kuwait Paramita Tripathi on Thursday (June 4) visited the Central Mortuary of Kuwait where the mortal remains of the Indian national who lost his life in an alleged drone attack on Terminal 1 (T1) at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday (June 3), was brought. According to the Ministry of External Affairs 13 Indian nationals have also been injured in the incident and are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Tripathi during her visit to the mortuary said, "The Embassy is in touch with the family of the deceased Indian national and is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities for expeditious transportation of mortal remains." ALSO READ: Kim Jong Un unveils new plant, vows ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear weapons She also visited the Indian nationals injured in the attack on the Airport. Tripathi spoke to those injured and assured them of all possible help. While, Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, during an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi on Thursday (June 4) said, “Our mission in Kuwait is in touch with the family and is coordinating closely with the local authorities. His mortal remains are expected to arrive in India tomorrow. Thirteen Indian nationals have also been injured in the attack, and are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Kuwait. Our mission is extending all assistance to the injured and is in close touch with the local authorities." “Our missions are actively engaged with the resident Indian community. They are regularly interacting with the Indian community associations, organisations, professional groups, and Indian companies to address their concerns,” he added. The attack on Kuwait International Airport is being described as the first deadly strike in the Gulf since the April 8 ceasefire came into effect. Iran denies attack on Kuwait International Airport Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied any involvement in the attack on Kuwait International Airport, claiming the damage was caused by a malfunction in the US-made Patriot missile defence system rather than an Iranian strike. Citing an investigation, Iran's state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency quoted an IRGC spokesperson as saying that the IRGC Aerospace Force did not target the civilian airport. The spokesperson instead alleged that Patriot missiles struck the terminal after failing to intercept incoming Iranian projectiles. “The Aerospace Force did not target Kuwait Airport. The damage was caused by Patriot systems that landed on the terminal after a failed interception attempt," the spokesperson said. The incident caused extensive damage to Passenger Terminal 1 (T1) at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person, identified by the Indian embassy as an Indian national, and injuring 63 others.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs 13 Indian nationals have also been injured in the incident and are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals.

13 Indian nationals injured in Kuwait airport attack, says MEA

As Iranian drone strike targeted the Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday (June 3), an Indian national was killed. The Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the attack in Kuwait, which has injured several people. The statement read: “Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, we have strongly urged that the civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. We again call upon parties to cease such attacks.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/us-iran-war-debris-burns-in-kuwait-after-missile-interceptions-1780464414187/embed">https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/us-iran-war-debris-burns-in-kuwait-after-missile-interceptions-1780464414187/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The ministry has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the Indian national killed in the attack. The statement added, “Our Embassy is extending all possible assistance to those injured. We remain in close contact with local authorities for the welfare of Indian nationals. Indian Missions and Posts across the region are on alert and continue to proactively support our community.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tehran-attacks-gulf-countries-us-says-all-failed-to-hit-targets-hits-back-with-strike-inside-iran-1780447483106">Tehran attacked Gulf countries, but 'failed to hit targets' claims US; America strikes Iran's Qeshm Island</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our statement on the attack on Kuwait International Airport ⬇️ 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/VIT2uy96YX">https://t.co/VIT2uy96YX</a> <a href="https://t.co/SBce0RNmTe">pic.twitter.com/SBce0RNmTe</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/2062145046514921895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After Iranian drones struck the Kuwait airport, the closure of the Kuwait international airport was announced on Wednesday (June 3). The incident forced the suspension of air traffic. Concurrently, Bahrain and the US reported that they successfully intercepted a separate Iranian assault directed at Bahrain. These latest strikes severely test an April 8 ceasefire. The truce had largely maintained stability despite the engagements following the war, which was originally triggered by US and Israeli military operations against Iran.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rubio-reveals-details-about-mojtaba-khamenei-amid-us-iran-talks-we-haven-t-seen-him-publicly-1780452611590">'We haven't seen him publicly...': Rubio reveals details about Mojtaba Khamenei</a>&nbsp;Ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Saud Al-Atwan said in a statement said, “Hostile drones struck Kuwait International Airport's Terminal One, injuring a number of people &amp; causing damage, the Ministry of Defence confirmed Wednesday, after the country came under Iranian aggression late last night." Brig Gen Al-Atwan noted that those injured in the incident are receiving necessary medical care. He condemned the incident as "criminal Iranian aggression."&nbsp;Following the incident, Kuwait’s state news agency announced that civil aviation authorities halted all air traffic and redirected incoming flights to alternative regional airports.

An Indian national has been killed and several injured in an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport. MEA has strongly condemned the attack.

As Iranian drone strike targeted the Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday (June 3), an Indian national was killed. The Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the attack in Kuwait, which has injured several people. The statement read: “Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, we have strongly urged that the civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. We again call upon parties to cease such attacks.” https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/us-iran-war-debris-burns-in-kuwait-after-missile-interceptions-1780464414187/embed The ministry has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the Indian national killed in the attack. The statement added, “Our Embassy is extending all possible assistance to those injured. We remain in close contact with local authorities for the welfare of Indian nationals. Indian Missions and Posts across the region are on alert and continue to proactively support our community.” Also read: Tehran attacked Gulf countries, but 'failed to hit targets' claims US; America strikes Iran's Qeshm Island

An Indian national has been killed and several injured in an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport. MEA has strongly condemned the attack.

Indian national killed at Kuwait airport; MEA condemns Iran's drone strike

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13 Indian nationals injured in Kuwait airport attack, says MEA

Indian national killed at Kuwait airport; MEA condemns Iran's drone strike