«Defense»: We successfully dealt with 3 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile, and 10 drones.. «Foreign Affairs»: The blatant attacks are a serious escalation that exacerbates the tension in the region

The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saad Al-Atwan, stated that the Armed Forces detected three ballistic missiles, one cruise missile, and ten hostile drones within Kuwaiti airspace, which were successfully intercepted and neutralized. In a press statement, Colonel Al-Atwan announced that material damage occurred due to debris falling in several locations across the country, in addition to one recorded human injury. The injured person is receiving necessary medical care, and their condition is stable. He added that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team under the Army Engineering Corps responded to several reports concerning remnants from the interception operations.

He reaffirmed that the Armed Forces continue to perform their duties and responsibilities with efficiency and competence, maintaining constant readiness and preparedness to enhance national security and safeguard the safety of citizens and residents.

The General Headquarters of the Armed Forces appealed to citizens and residents to avoid approaching sites where debris from interception operations fell, and to refrain from photographing or disseminating any images or video clips of such sites via various social media platforms, in order to preserve public security and safety. The General Headquarters emphasized the importance of adhering to security and safety instructions issued by competent authorities and obtaining information only from official, authorized sources, which contributes to maintaining community security and the safety of all.

For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s condemnation and strongest rejection of the continued, despicable Iranian attacks targeting the country’s territory. These attacks reflect a recurring hostile pattern, constituting a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and stability, and a danger to the safety of its citizens and residents. They also represent a serious breach of international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817.

In a statement, the Ministry affirmed that these blatant attacks constitute a dangerous escalation that could exacerbate tensions in the region, threaten regional peace and security, and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving issues through peaceful means. The Ministry stressed that Kuwait’s security and sovereignty are a red line, reiterating that Kuwait reserves all its rights to take necessary measures to protect its security and safeguard its sovereignty in accordance with international law and the UN Charter.

The Ministry also expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and rejection of repeated Iranian attacks that targeted both the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. These attacks constitute a blatant violation of their sovereignty, a clear breach of the principles of international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817. The Ministry stressed the necessity of halting these escalatory practices, prioritizing de-escalation and dialogue, and adhering to the rules of international law and principles of good neighborliness, thereby preserving the security and stability of the region and sparing its peoples further tension and escalation. The Ministry affirmed Kuwait’s full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its support for all measures taken by each to preserve their sovereignty, security, and stability.

Reactions condemning and rejecting the continued, blatant, and unjustified Iranian attacks continued. In Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the renewal of aggressive Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release on Thursday that these aggressive attacks represent a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain and the sisterly State of Kuwait, and pose a threat to their security and stability. It added that the UAE renewed its full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain and the sisterly State of Kuwait, and its support for all measures that would preserve their security and stability.

In Doha, the State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, and the sisterly State of Kuwait, considering them a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the sisterly states and a flagrant breach of international law rules. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the necessity of sparing the region the consequences of these unjustified attacks, continuing the path of dialogue and diplomacy, de-escalation, and building on achievements made within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding, thereby contributing to consolidating security and stability at both the regional and international levels. The Ministry renewed Qatar’s full solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, and its support for all measures they take to preserve their sovereignty and security.

In Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its strong condemnation and rejection of the repeated Iranian attacks on the sisterly State of Kuwait with missiles and drones, which constitute a blatant violation of its sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the recurrence of these attacks is a serious violation of international law rules, the UN Charter, principles of good neighborliness, and a blatant breach of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, thereby undermining regional peace, security, and stability. It affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait and its full support for the legitimate measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens and residents. It praised the efficiency and high readiness of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces in confronting hostile attacks. It stressed the right of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to defend themselves individually or collectively in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter and the GCC Common Defense Agreement.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the Kingdom’s firm position calling on the international community, especially the Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities and take a firm, deterrent stance to prevent the recurrence of the brutal Iranian attacks on the countries and peaceful peoples of the region, and to ensure the security and safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and to stop targeting civilian, commercial ships, and tankers in accordance with international law and relevant international resolutions. This would contribute to enhancing regional and international peace, security, stability, and prosperity.

In Amman, Jordan condemned the renewal of the despicable Iranian attacks on the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, which constitute a blatant violation of their sovereignty, a threat to their security and stability, and a danger to their territories, representing a serious escalation and a blatant breach of international law and the UN Charter. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a press statement Jordan’s absolute solidarity with the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and its standing with them in all steps they take to protect their sovereignty, security, and the safety of their citizens and residents.

In Cairo, Egypt expressed its strong condemnation of the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, considering them a serious escalation and an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of states, which would undermine security and stability in the Gulf region and intensify regional tensions. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a press statement its full solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain, and its support for all measures they take to protect their security and sovereignty. It stressed that the security of the Arab Gulf states is an inseparable part of Egypt’s and the Arab world’s national security, and reiterated its rejection of any practices that threaten the security of sisterly states or undermine regional stability.

In Damascus, the Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks on the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the sisterly State of Kuwait, considering them an unacceptable violation of state sovereignty and a clear violation of the principles of international law and the UN Charter, which would undermine the security and stability of the region and intensify tensions within it. The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates affirmed in a statement Syria’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the State of Kuwait, and its support for all measures they take to preserve their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, renewing its call for respect for state sovereignty.

In Aden, the Yemeni government condemned and strongly rejected the repeated Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, considering them a blatant violation of their sovereignty and a serious breach of international law. The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a statement, a copy of which was received by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Yemen’s solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain, and its support for all measures they take to preserve their sovereignty and security. The statement stressed that the security and stability of the Arab Gulf states constitute a fundamental pillar for the security and stability of Yemen and the entire region.

In Jeddah, the Muslim World League strongly condemned the successive, despicable Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The League’s Secretary-General, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, renewed in a statement his denunciation of the repeated Iranian attacks that violate religious values, international laws, and human customs, and undermine efforts to restore security and stability in the region. Al-Issa stressed full solidarity with the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain in all measures they take to preserve their security, sovereignty, and the safety of their citizens and residents.