# Kuwait International Airport

Type: Company

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/kuwait-international-airport
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## Timeline

- **2026-07-18**: Iran Strikes Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan — Early morning, the IRGC launches ballistic missile and drone attacks on multiple US‑allied sites: a desalination plant and oil facility in Kuwait, plus air bases in Bahrain and Jordan. Kuwait's airport is forced to close, and casualties are reported.
- **2026-07-17**: Seventh Night of US Strikes — US forces hit bridges, power facilities, and additional infrastructure deep inside Iran, broadening the target set.
- **2026-07-11**: US Begins Nightly Strikes — The US launches the first of what would become seven straight nights of airstrikes on Iranian military targets, initially focusing on logistics hubs.
- **2026-07-10**: Ceasefire Collapses — A US‑Iran ceasefire breaks down, opening the door to renewed hostilities.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Kuwait Airport Shut, Desalination Plant Hit as Oil Soars 4%
2026-07-19 22:27:52 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 7

Iranian missile and drone attacks forced Kuwait International Airport to suspend operations and damaged a desalination plant. Crude prices jumped over 4%, threatening global supply chains reliant on Gulf energy and logistics hubs.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/kuwait-airport-shut-desalination-hit-oil-soars-4-percent

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