THIS is the dramatic moment an Iranian drone hit Kuwait’s international airport as Donald Trump vowed not to resume the war.
New surveillance footage released by ‘s Directorate General of Civil Aviation shows the aircraft pummelling the roof of the terminal, followed by .
An Iranian drone seen in the top right corner just before striking an airport in Kuwait Credit: X/AZ_Intel_
The moment of the explosion Credit: X/AZ_Intel_
Inside, the of the blast is seen ripping through the building, as the air is filled by dust and smoke.
One person was killed and dozens were injured in the attack, which the defence ministry called .
Later on Wednesday, Iran‘s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility, claiming that the damage was caused by an error from a US missile interceptor.
US Central Command (Centcom) said this was false and claimed Iran struck the building in a “deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack”.
Dozens of passengers were inside the terminal at the time of the attack Credit: X/AZ_Intel_
One person died in the strike and more were seriously injured Credit: X/AZ_Intel_
Responding to questions about Iran’s test of the fragile ceasefire, the US President told reporters in the White House: “We have been hitting them pretty hard.”
Fears have been rising that all-out bombardments could rage again in the Middle East.
Talks have dragged on for weeks as mediators seek a more enduring truce in the war, now in its fourth month.
They are increasingly strained by ‘s broadening war with Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, which has devastated Lebanon and left more than 3,400 people killed and 1.2 million displaced – despite an official ceasefire.
Trump added: “I’d say in that part of the world a ceasefire is when you’re shooting in a more moderate manner.”
The President appears to have told aides privately that he does not plan to resume the war – that is unless Iran kills American soldiers, the Wall Street Journal reported.
His reluctance to reignite the fighting suggests that he might be willing to withstand small flare-ups for weeks – or even months – to avoid a broader conflict in the Middle East.
Trump also suggested that a deal with Iran could be reached soon – even this weekend.
Another angle of the deadly blitz Credit: X/AZ_Intel_
At least one drone hit the building Credit: X/AZ_Intel_
A regional official said the Islamic Republic wanted a separate ceasefire in Lebanon enforced before returning to table to negotiate.
Currently, residents in Lebanon have been told not to move south of the Zahrani River as Israel continues to strike the territory.
Israel Defence Force spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, said that”facilities and infrastructure located in your villages and nearby” are the targets.
“Anyone heading south endangers their life,” he added, ahead of Israel expanding the area of combat in southern Lebanon.
Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House Credit: AP
A view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25 Credit: AFP
Hours before his warning, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a new ceasefire after US-mediated talks.
Under the agreement, Hezbollah, which did not take part in talks, is to stop all attacks on Israel and withdraw its fighters from the area south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
Under the new agreement, the Lebanese military is meant to take exclusive control over territory.
Defence Minister Israel Katz said earlier today that the Israeli military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing.
His statement marks the latest move by Israel as it carries out its deepest incursion into Lebanon since 2000, when it withdrew to the internationally recognised Blue Line after a 22-year occupation.
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