Worker killed in Iranian aggression

Iran continued its heinous attacks on the country. The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, announced that the Iranian aggression targeted a building belonging to a Chinese company in the northern part of the country, resulting in the death of one worker and causing severe material damage to the building. In a press statement, Al-Atwan said that the competent authorities immediately began taking the necessary measures and handling the situation in coordination with the relevant parties. He added that the armed forces reaffirmed their continued execution of their duties and responsibilities with high efficiency, and their commitment to taking all necessary measures to protect the nation’s sovereignty, safeguard its security and stability, in coordination with the competent authorities, in order to preserve the safety of citizens and residents.

For its part, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the State of Kuwait confirmed that information available to the Chinese side indicates that the attack occurred in northern Kuwait and targeted a vehicle belonging to a Kuwaiti subcontractor working on a project implemented by a Chinese company, resulting in the death of the driver, who held Nepalese nationality. The embassy expressed the Chinese side’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the victim’s family, emphasizing that China condemns any attack targeting innocent civilians or non-military facilities and objectives.

Meanwhile, reactions condemning and denouncing Iran’s heinous attacks on civilian and vital facilities continued, renewing calls on the international community, particularly the Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities by taking urgent, deterrent, and firm measures to compel Iran to comply with the rules of international law.

For further details: “Defense”: The armed forces continue to carry out their duties and responsibilities with high efficiency and take all necessary measures to protect the nation’s sovereignty and safeguard its security. Heinous Iranian aggression targets a building belonging to a Chinese company in the north of the country, resulting in the death of one worker and severe material damage.

Iran continued its reprehensible attacks on the country, and the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, announced that the Iranian aggression targeted a building belonging to one of the Chinese companies in the north of the country, resulting in the death of one worker and causing severe material damage to the building. Al-Atwan stated in a press release that the competent authorities immediately began taking the necessary measures and handling the situation in coordination with the relevant parties. He added that the armed forces reaffirmed their continued execution of their duties and responsibilities with high efficiency, and their commitment to taking all necessary measures to protect the sovereignty of the homeland and safeguard its security and stability, in coordination with the competent authorities, in order to preserve the safety of citizens and residents.

For its part, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the State of Kuwait confirmed that information available to the Chinese side indicates that the attack occurred in northern Kuwait and targeted a vehicle belonging to a Kuwaiti subcontractor working on a project implemented by a Chinese company, resulting in the death of the driver, who held Nepalese nationality. The embassy expressed the sincere condolences and sympathies of the Chinese side to the victim’s family, emphasizing that China condemns any attack targeting innocent civilians or non-military facilities and objectives. It stressed that China calls on all concerned parties to immediately cease hostilities, return to channels of communication and dialogue, and work to avoid any further escalation that could widen the scope of the conflict.

In its own statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the renewed Iranian aggression against the friendly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which involved a number of missiles. It described this as a blatant violation of Jordan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a threat to the security and stability of the region. The ministry renewed Kuwait’s full solidarity with the friendly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, standing by its side and supporting all measures it takes to safeguard its security and sovereignty, while stressing the necessity of putting an end to these attacks and respecting the rules of international law and principles of good neighborliness.

On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber received a telephone call from Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the friendly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The two ministers, according to a statement issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, renewed their condemnation of the reprehensible Iranian attacks that recently targeted the State of Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The call also discussed the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region and ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation.

Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber also received a telephone call from Mbaye Mohamed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Kuwaitis Abroad of the friendly Union of the Comoros. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the call reviewed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance them in various fields, as well as the latest developments in the region.

Reactions condemning and denouncing the renewed reprehensible Iranian attacks on civilian and vital facilities continued, renewing calls for the international community, particularly the Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities by taking urgent, deterrent, and firm measures to compel Iran to comply with the rules of international law.

In Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the renewed Iranian aggressive attacks targeting the State of Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that these aggressive attacks represent a blatant violation of the sovereignty of friendly states and a threat to their security and stability. The ministry renewed the UAE’s full solidarity with the friendly State of Kuwait and the friendly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its support for all measures that would preserve their security and stability.

In Doha, the State of Qatar strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks on the territories of the friendly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the friendly State of Kuwait, considering them a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the two countries, and a flagrant breach of international law, the UN Charter, and principles of good neighborliness. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the continuation of these attacks represents a dangerous escalation that could complicate efforts to contain tensions and undermine political and diplomatic endeavors aimed at achieving security and stability in the region. The ministry stressed the necessity of an immediate and complete cessation of all military actions and attacks threatening the security and stability of the region, refraining from anything that could expand the circle of escalation, and returning seriously to the path of dialogue and negotiations, and committing to the understandings achieved through diplomatic efforts. The ministry renewed Qatar’s full solidarity with the friendly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the friendly State of Kuwait, and its support for all measures they take to preserve their sovereignty and security.

In Manama, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the renewed Iranian terrorist attacks on civilian and vital facilities in the friendly State of Kuwait, which targeted a building belonging to one of the Chinese companies in the north of the country, resulting in the death of one worker and causing severe material damage to the building. This was described as a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and the safety of civilians, and a serious violation of the rules of international law, the UN Charter, and a blatant breach of Security Council Resolution 2817. The ministry affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with the friendly State of Kuwait, its complete support in facing these reprehensible and unjustified attacks, and its full endorsement of all legitimate measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity, stemming from the close historical fraternal ties between the leaderships and peoples of the two friendly countries, and affirming that Kuwait’s security and stability are an integral part of the security of the Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. It praised the efficiency of the Kuwaiti armed forces and competent authorities in protecting the country’s security and safeguarding the safety of citizens and residents, expressing sincere condolences and sympathies to the victim’s family. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed Bahrain’s call to the international community, particularly the Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities by taking urgent, deterrent, and firm measures to compel Iran to comply with the rules of international law and the UN Charter, and to stop its repeated terrorist attacks on countries in the region.

In Riyadh, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Buaidi strongly condemned the renewed reprehensible Iranian attacks on the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Kuwait, affirming that these attacks represent a blatant violation of the sovereignty of states and the provisions of international law, and a dangerous escalation threatening the security and stability of the region. The Secretary-General affirmed the full solidarity of GCC states with the State of Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and their support for all measures they take to protect their security and sovereignty.

In Amman, Jordan condemned the brutal Iranian attack that targeted a building belonging to one of the companies in the friendly State of Kuwait, considering it a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty, a threat to its security, stability, and territorial integrity, and a blatant breach of international law and the UN Charter. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates stated in a press release that Jordan reaffirms its absolute solidarity with the friendly State of Kuwait, and its standing by its side in all steps it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents.