Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced today, Saturday, the temporary closure of Kuwaiti airspace to aircraft and passenger traffic, due to the surrounding political and security situation in the region as a result of the US-Iranian war.
The Directorate's official spokesman, Abdullah Al-Rajhi, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that this decision is part of precautionary measures aimed at preserving the security and safety of passengers and airlines and protecting operations at Kuwait International Airport from any potential risks.
He added that the competent authorities are following developments continuously and around the clock in coordination with the relevant local and international bodies, noting that any updates will be announced as soon as they are available via official channels, according to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
