### [2026-06-11](/feed/2026/06/11/index.md)

##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
# Kuwait reopens its airspace to commercial flights after a temporary closure following Iranian attacks in the region. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Daily Star](https://www.thedailystar.net/news/world/news/kuwait-reopens-airspace-after-iranian-attacks-civil-aviation-body-4196461)

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