Kuwait Wins ICAO Support as Council Reviews Iranian Attacks on Airport Facilities

19/06/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Jun 19: The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reaffirmed the validity of Kuwait’s position regarding reported Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait International Airport, its civilian facilities, and aviation-related infrastructure.

The decision was made during the ICAO Council’s 238th meeting, held virtually on Friday, after discussions on Kuwait’s official protest letters concerning the incidents. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation Kuwait (DGCA) said the issue was raised after an invitation from the ICAO Council President to the head of the Kuwaiti aviation authority to present Kuwait’s position.

During the session, ICAO members reviewed a working paper submitted by Iran regarding the legality of its actions involving neighboring countries, as well as Kuwait’s objections to the reported attacks. Kuwait’s protest letters, including those submitted on June 5 and June 11, were circulated among member states and included photographic evidence and supporting documentation related to the alleged incidents.

The ICAO Secretary General presented a detailed report at the beginning of the session outlining the developments related to the attacks on Kuwait and the contents of Kuwait’s recent complaints. The report was reviewed by the council, which noted that Iran’s claims contained inaccuracies and reaffirmed the organization’s previous condemnation.

The meeting was attended by 93 representatives from ICAO member states, including the 36 members of the ICAO Council. Kuwait’s complaint was listed as a priority item on the agenda, with no objections or interventions raised by participating member states during the discussion.

Leading the Kuwaiti delegation, Director General of Civil Aviation Sheikh Engineer Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah expressed Kuwait’s appreciation for the support provided by the ICAO Council, its members, and the Arab Group. He said the organization’s stance reflects the international community’s commitment to protecting civil aviation, ensuring the safety of passengers and aviation workers, and safeguarding civilian facilities from threats.

Kuwait emphasized that the protection of airports and civilian aviation infrastructure remains a fundamental responsibility under international aviation regulations and called for continued efforts to preserve the security and safety of global air transport networks.