Iran Continues Its Hostile Approach

Iran’s reprehensible attacks on the State of Kuwait were renewed in the early hours of yesterday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait’s condemnation and strongest denunciation of the repeated Iranian attacks, which constitute 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. These acts also represent a serious breach of the rules of international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed that the continuation of these brazen attacks reflects an aggressive posture and constitutes a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region, while systematically undermining diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and tension reduction. The Ministry emphasized that Kuwait reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its security, and defend its territory and vital installations against any aggression or threat, in accordance with its inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and the rules of international law.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces announced that Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks following Iran’s reprehensible aggression.

In response, several countries condemned the renewed Iranian attacks, affirming that they constitute a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and security.

In Manama, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these attacks represent a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and security, a serious breach of international law, the UN Charter, and principles of good neighborliness, and a flagrant violation of Security Council Resolution 2817, thereby undermining de-escalation efforts and threatening regional security and stability. The Ministry stressed that the security of fraternal Kuwait is an integral part of the national security of the Kingdom of Bahrain, commending the efficiency and high readiness of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and air defenses in repelling hostile attacks. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry renewed its call on the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities and take firm, deterrent measures to compel Iran to comply with its obligations under international law, resolutions, and international understandings, to halt its 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 other vital waterways, preventing piracy in a manner that contributes to enhancing regional and international security, peace, and stability.

In Abu Dhabi, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this aggressive attack constitutes a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry renewed the UAE’s full solidarity with fraternal Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at preserving Kuwait’s security and stability.

In Doha, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the continuation of these attacks represents a dangerous escalation that would complicate efforts to contain tensions and undermine political and diplomatic initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability in the region. It held Iran fully legally responsible for these attacks and their ensuing repercussions and consequences.

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Iran’s aggressive approach continues... Kuwait: Dangerous escalation threatening regional security

Iranian reprehensible attacks on the State of Kuwait were renewed in the early hours of yesterday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait’s condemnation and strongest denunciation of the repeated, blameworthy Iranian attacks on the country, which constitute a blatant violation of its sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and stability, and a danger to the safety of its citizens and residents. These acts also represent a serious breach of the rules of international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817.

In a statement, the Ministry reaffirmed that the continuation of these blatant attacks reflects an aggressive posture and constitutes a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region, while systematically undermining diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and tension reduction. The Ministry stressed that the State of Kuwait reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its security, and defend its territory and vital installations against any aggression or threat, based on its inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and international law.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces announced that Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks following the reprehensible Iranian aggression. In a press statement, the General Staff clarified that the sounds of explosions heard were the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks, urging everyone to adhere to safety and security instructions issued by the competent authorities.

In response, several countries condemned the renewed reprehensible Iranian attacks, affirming that they constitute a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and security.

In Manama, Bahrain expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the repeated reprehensible Iranian attacks on the sister State of Kuwait using missiles and drones. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these attacks represent a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and security, a serious breach of international law, the UN Charter, principles of good neighborliness, and a blatant violation of Security Council Resolution 2817, thereby undermining de-escalation efforts and threatening regional security and stability. The Ministry emphasized the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with the sister State of Kuwait and its complete support for all measures taken to defend its sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents, in accordance with international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter. It noted that the security of the sister State of Kuwait is an integral part of the national security of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and commended the efficiency and high readiness of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and air defenses in countering hostile attacks.

The Ministry renewed Bahrain’s call on the Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities and take firm, deterrent measures to compel Iran to comply with its obligations under international law, resolutions, and international understandings, to halt its 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 other vital waterways, preventing piracy in a manner that contributes to enhancing regional and international security, peace, and stability.

In Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the aggressive Iranian attack targeting the sister State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that this aggressive attack constitutes a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry renewed the UAE’s full solidarity with the sister State of Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at preserving its security and stability.

In Doha, Qatar strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks on the sister State of Kuwait, deeming them a blatant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a flagrant breach of international law, the UN Charter, and principles of good neighborliness. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the continuation of these attacks represents a dangerous escalation that could complicate efforts to contain tensions, undermine political and diplomatic initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability in the region, and hold Iran fully legally responsible for these attacks and their repercussions and consequences. Qatar renewed its full solidarity with the sister State of Kuwait and its support for all legitimate measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

In Cairo, the Arab League condemned the renewed blatant Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, considering the attacks a serious violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. The League warned in a statement about the repercussions of the current wave of Iranian escalation on Arab states, noting that it poses a serious threat to regional security and stability, and affirmed that its continuation signals a new expansion of the conflict. The League stressed that the continued escalation does not only threaten the security of the Gulf Arab states but exposes the entire regional security system to increasing risks, undermines remaining opportunities for de-escalation, and dissipates efforts aimed at opening political channels to address the crisis.

The League renewed its full solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, and its support for their inherent right to safeguard their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security, and to take whatever measures they deem legitimate under international law in the face of any threats or attacks targeting them. It called for an immediate halt to these attacks, exercising restraint, and refraining from any steps that could widen the scope of confrontation, emphasizing that continued escalation will not resolve the root causes of the crisis but will deepen it and increase its costs for the entire region. The League once again called for the restoration of the negotiating and political track as the only means capable of stopping the cycle of escalation and laying the foundations for sustainable regional security and stability.