Iranian Drone Strikes Kuwait Airport Fuel Tank Sparking Fire; No Injuries Reported

Air Defenses Handle Missiles and Drones

Kuwaiti Army said, “The Kuwaiti air defences are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks. The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting the hostile attacks. Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities” in an official statement.

Airport Mostly Closed Amid War

The Kuwait airport is mostly closed to commercial flights and this is not the first time that it has been attacked since the regional war started on February 28, when Israel and the US carried out attacks on Iran . On March 14, the civil aviation authority said the airport was attacked by several drones which hit its radar system.

Trump Offers 15-Point Ceasefire to Iran

This news follows the Trump administration's offer of a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran while the US military was still making preparations to deploy at least 1,000 more troops to support the approximately 50,000 troops already in the Middle East.The plan was handed to Iran through Pakistan intermediaries who have also proposed to host new negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Iran Denies Ceasefire Talks

Earlier that day, Trump said the US was negotiating with Iran to bring the war to a close as diplomatic efforts were increasing. On the other hand, air strikes continued to pound the Islamic Republic while Iranian missiles and drones struck the Israeli and other regional sites. Iran has refuted that any talks are going on, and Trump has postponed his self-imposed deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz again. Tehran's restriction of the essential waterway has led to the interruption of international shipments, made fuel prices soar, and put the world economy at risk.