The entire Middle East on a knife edge as US forces open fire on Iran and are attacked by Tehran’s rocket and missile teams as the US claims serious peace talks are underway.
The Middle East ceasefire has come under fire as Israel and Iran exchanged missiles in a major escalation, despite Donald Trump’s claims of peace talks.
One man was killed and dozens injured when Iran launched missiles at Kuwait, in a new attack that has brought the region to the brink of war.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps admitted to the attack and said it was in revenge for the United States opening fire on an Iranian oil tanker and the island of Qeshm.
The US military claimed it had attacked the Iranian island as an “act of self-defense” while disabling the tanker’s engine because it was breaking the blockade.
Britain’s Foreign Secretary condemned “in the strongest terms” Iran’s attack on Kuwait’s main airport, which was briefly closed after suffering serious damage. Yvette Cooper said: “The UK condemns in the strongest terms the shocking attack on civilians at Kuwait International Airport.
“My thoughts are with all those affected. Our full solidarity is with the people of Kuwait and our partners in the Gulf who deserve safety. It is vital that the ceasefire is maintained and we urge Iran to fully participate in the dialogue to achieve peace.”
Kuwaiti authorities said one person was killed and 63 injured in the Wednesday morning attack. The Indian embassy said the person killed was an Indian citizen.
Foreign Secretary Hamish Falconer said in the House of Commons that this was a “completely unacceptable attack” and had sent his condolences to the Kuwaiti government.
He urged Iran to reduce tension. He was joined by Conservative shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel. A Kuwaiti government spokesman said the attacks had “severely damaged” the airport. It had only reopened on Monday after closing early in the war.
Limited flights have since resumed. Mr Falconer said: “I am sure the whole House will join me in condemning Iran’s drone attack on Kuwait International Airport this morning.
“This was a completely unacceptable attack that tragically resulted in multiple injuries and at least one confirmed death. We stand in full solidarity with the government and people of Kuwait, as well as our partners across the Gulf.
“I have conveyed my condolences this morning to the Foreign Minister of Kuwait and his colleagues. We urge Iran to immediately de-escalate tensions and return to meaningful dialogue to ensure lasting peace and regional stability.”
Dame Priti later said: “I would like to conclude my remarks by joining the Minister in condemning the attacks that took place today in Kuwait and also the fact that Iran cannot continue to persist in the way it does as a State sponsor of terrorism.”
The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the Iranian military had fired two missiles at Kuwait that fell apart en route. The US military said it had “shot down multiple drones” targeting US forces in the country.
Kuwait’s defense spokesman said its military had stopped more than a dozen ballistic missiles and 17 drones overnight. Iran has been attacking neighbors who are allies of the United States since the country, along with Israel, launched attacks against Iran in February, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran has since responded by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused major problems for the global oil industry as the sea route is widely used to transport fuel.
Israeli forces have continued deadly attacks across southern Lebanon, including one that killed four adults and two children in the Lebanese town of al-Marwaniyeh.
A Hezbollah drone strike injured four Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.
