Kuwait condemns Houthi militia's attempt to target Medina with a ballistic missile

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and rejection of the Houthi militia’s attempt to target the holy city of Medina in the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a ballistic missile. It reaffirmed Kuwait’s firm opposition to the continuation of these terrorist attacks, which constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, a flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law, and an affront to the sentiments of Muslims worldwide. In a statement, the Ministry renewed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its steadfast support alongside the Kingdom, and its backing of all measures undertaken to safeguard the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security, as well as to protect its citizens and residents on its territory. It praised the vigilance and effectiveness of Saudi air defenses in countering these despicable and cowardly attacks, and emphasized that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.