Firmness in the Face of Iraqi Militias
- Iraqi government urged to take immediate action and hold accountable those involved in the attack on the Kuwaiti consulate in Basra
As the armed forces continued to repel hostile aerial attacks, Kuwait raised the tone of its political stance regarding the heinous attacks by Iran and its militias in Iraq, emphasizing that the continued targeting of its territory, facilities, and diplomatic missions constitutes a serious violation of sovereignty and international law, amid a wave of condemnations expressing solidarity with the country.
The General Staff announced in a statement that the armed forces had repelled hostile targets within the country’s airspace, calling on citizens and residents to adhere to safety and security directives issued by the competent authorities, while closely monitoring field developments.
For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the heinous aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its affiliated factions and militias in the Republic of Iraq against Kuwait through attacks targeting several border centers and an offshore drilling platform owned by Kuwait Oil Company, resulting in human casualties and material losses.
It reiterated that the continued aggression by Iran and its proxies in Iraq is a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a serious threat to the security and safety of Kuwaiti citizens and residents, a blatant challenge to international legitimacy and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026, and an irresponsible undermining of regional and international efforts aimed at achieving the security and stability of the region.
It also stressed Kuwait’s inherent right to take whatever measures it deems appropriate to safeguard its sovereignty and maintain its security and stability, in accordance with the provisions of international law and the UN Charter.
In another statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the continued attacks targeting the Kuwaiti General Consulate in the city of Basra, which constitute an unacceptable violation of the inviolability of consular premises and undermine the Iraqi government’s efforts to fulfill its international obligations.
While noting “the efforts made by the Iraqi government to try to counter these attacks,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized “the necessity for the Iraqi government to take immediate and decisive action to hold accountable all those involved in these hostile acts, ensure they are not repeated, and adopt measures to safeguard the inviolability of Kuwait’s diplomatic and consular missions accredited to the Republic of Iraq and guarantee the security and safety of their personnel.”
