The State of Kuwait has submitted a second official protest to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), condemning Iranian violations of its sovereignty.
The protest cites attacks that breached Kuwaiti airspace and targeted its international airport, raising serious concerns over civil aviation safety and security.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait stated in a statement that the protest letter emphasized these attacks represent a blatant, dangerous violation of international covenants and agreements regulating civil aviation.
It noted they pose a direct threat to the safety of passengers, airlines, workers at Kuwait International Airport, in addition to the vital facilities and infrastructure belonging to the airport.
According to the statement, the directorate pointed out that the latest attack targeting Terminal 1 (T1) last Wednesday resulted in fatalities, severe human injuries, and very massive material losses. The strikes caused disruption and the suspension of air navigation traffic, halting flights to and from Kuwait International Airport, which directly impacted air transport operations and passenger movement.
It explained that the gravity of the incident is compounded by the fact that it occurred only about 48 hours after the reopening of Passenger Terminal 1, the resumption of flight movements for Arab, foreign companies following the completion of repair work, and the rehabilitation of the building damaged in the first attack suffered by the airport on February 28. This followed extensive efforts by the State of Kuwait to operate the vital facility and restore air navigation traffic in a normal, safe manner.
In its letter, the authority stressed the need for the International Civil Aviation Organization to take urgent, decisive measures to ensure the protection of civil airspace, facilities, prevent the recurrence of such violations, hold those responsible accountable in line with the provisions of international law, and internationally approved standards for civil aviation security and safety.
It affirmed that the State of Kuwait reserves its full rights under international law to take whatever measures it deems appropriate to protect its sovereignty, security, airspace, civil facilities, and ensure the safety of passengers, workers, and facilities affiliated with Kuwait International Airport.
