Kuwait city: The State of Kuwait has submitted a second official letter of protest to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regarding violations by Iran that have targeted its sovereignty by violating its airspace and attacking its airport facilities, resulting in serious repercussions for the safety and security of civil aviation.According to Emirates News Agency, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait reported that the protest letter emphasized these attacks represent a dangerous violation of international covenants and agreements regulating civil aviation. It noted they pose a direct threat to the safety of passengers, airlines, and workers at Kuwait International Airport, as well as the vital facilities and infrastructure belonging to the airport.The directorate pointed out that the latest attack targeting Terminal 1 (T1) last Wednesday resulted in fatalities, severe human injuries, and significant material losses. The strikes caused the disruption and suspension of air na vigation traffic, halting flights to and from Kuwait International Airport, which directly impacted air transport operations and passenger movement.It was 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 and the resumption of flight movements for Arab and foreign companies following repair work and rehabilitation of the building damaged in the first attack 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 and safe manner.In its letter, the authority stressed the need for the International Civil Aviation Organisation to take urgent and decisive measures to ensure the protection of civil airspace and facilities, prevent the recurrence of such violations, and hold those responsible accountable in line with the provisions of international law and internationally approved standards for civil aviation security and s afety.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, and civil facilities, ensuring the safety of passengers, workers, and facilities affiliated with Kuwait International Airport.
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