Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Kuwait-Iraq Main Land Border Reopens After Drone Attack
The main border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq, called Abdali, was closed for a short time after a drone attack on July 24.
The attack did not hurt anyone but caused some damage.
On July 26, the border was opened again.
Both countries have different views on how long the border was closed.
The main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq, Abdali, has reopened.
The border was temporarily closed after a drone attack on July 24.
The attack caused material damage but no casualties.
Iraq's state news agency announced the reopening on July 26.
Kuwaiti army confirmed the temporary closure due to the attack.
- Who
- Kuwait and Iraq
- What
- Reopening of the main land border crossing
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Abdali border crossing
- Why
- After a drone attack on July 24
Kuwaiti Perspective
Iraqi Perspective
Border Closure Duration
Kuwaiti Perspective
The border was closed temporarily after the drone attack.
Iraqi Perspective
The border was reopened promptly after the attack.
- Border Crossing
- Abdali
- Date of Reopening
- July 26
- Date of Attack
- July 24
- Casualties
- None
- Damage
- Material damage