The Middle East ceasefire has come under fire as Israel and Iran exchanged missiles in a major escalation – despite Donald Trump’s peace talk claims.
A man was killed and scores were injured as Iran unleashed missiles on Kuwait, in a fresh attack that has taken the region went to the brink of war.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps admitted the attack and said it was in revenge for the US opening fire on an Iranian oil tanker and Qeshm Island.
America’s military claimed it had struck the Iranian island as an “act of self-defence” whilst disabling the tanker’s engine because it was busting the blockade.
View 6 ImagesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu(Image: AP)
Britain’s Foreign Secretary condemned “in the strongest terms” Iran’s attack on Kuwait’s main airport which was briefly shut after it suffered heavy damage.Yvette Cooper said: “The UK condemns the shocking attack on civilians in the international airport in Kuwait in the strongest terms.
“My thoughts are with all those affected. Our total solidarity is with the people of Kuwait and our partners in the Gulf who deserve security. It is vital the ceasefire is sustained and we urge Iran to engage fully in dialogue to achieve peace.”
View 6 ImagesArmada of IRGC commandos in Strait of Hormuz(Image: X)
Kuwaiti authorities said one person was killed and 63 were wounded in the attack on Wednesday morning. India’s embassy said the person killed was an Indian national.
Foreign minister Hamish Falconer said in the Commons that it was a “completely unacceptable attack” and had sent condolences to the Kuwaiti government.
He urged Iran to de-escalate. He was joined by Conservative shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel. A Kuwaiti government spokesperson said the strikes had “severely damaged” the airport. It had only reopened on Monday after closing earlier in the war.
View 6 ImagesIsraeli strikes on Nabatieh , south Lebanon(Image: Getty Images)
Limited flights have since resumed. Mr Falconer said: “I’m sure that the whole House will join me in condemning Iran’s strike on Kuwait International Airport by drones this morning.
“This was a completely unacceptable attack which has tragically resulted in multiple injuries and at least one confirmed fatality. We stand in full solidarity with the government and the people of Kuwait, as well as our partners across the Gulf.
“I’ve conveyed my condolences this morning to the Kuwaiti foreign minister and his colleagues. We urge Iran to de-escalate immediately and return to meaningful dialogue to secure lasting peace and regional stability.”
View 6 Images‘Peace talks’ US President Donald Trump(Image: Getty Images)
Dame Priti later said: “I would just like to conclude my remarks by joining with the minister in condemning the strikes that took place today in Kuwait and also the fact that Iran cannot carry on persisting in the way it is as a state sponsor of terrorism.”
The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that the Iranian military had fired two missiles at Kuwait that fell apart en route. The US military said it had “downed multiple drones” targeting American forces in the country.
Kuwait’s defence spokesperson said its military had halted more than a dozen ballistic missiles and 17 drones overnight. Iran has been attacking neighbours who are allies of the US since the country, along with Israel, launched attacks on Iran in February, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
View 6 ImagesAftermath of airstrikes on Nabatieh, Israel(Image: Getty Images)
Iran has since responded by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused extensive problems for the global oil industry as the shipping lane is widely used for transporting the fuel.
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