Kuwait airport, Saudi Arabia targeted as Iran presses Gulf attacksFootage authenticated by AFP recorded the sound of a drone then a loud explosion and plumes of smokeDUBAI - Gulf nations reported on Sunday missiles and drone attacks, while Iran vowed to press on with strikes against neighbouring countries as the regional war entered its second week. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier. Fuel tanks at Kuwait's international airport were targeted in a drone attack, the military added. He had said they would no longer be targeted unless strikes were launched from their territory first. - Dubai airport -Dubai closed its main airport briefly on Saturday -- the world's busiest for international traffic -- after authorities said an unidentified object was intercepted nearby.

Source: Bangkok Post March 08, 2026 04:51 UTC