Iran persists in treachery... Kuwait condemns continuation of hostile approach
- “Foreign Ministry”: The continuation of the culpable aggression constitutes a blatant violation of sovereignty and a serious threat to the security of citizens and residents.
- Irresponsible undermining of regional and international efforts aimed at achieving the security and stability of the region.
- Kuwait firmly asserts its inherent right to take whatever measures it deems appropriate to safeguard its sovereignty and preserve its security.
- Series of calls by the Foreign Minister with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Bahrain.
Iran’s culpable attacks on the State of Kuwait continued, marking a new escalation targeting the country’s security and sovereignty. This occurred against the backdrop of high alertness by the Armed Forces, which successfully intercepted hostile drone attacks. Condemnations of the attack from Gulf and Arab states followed, with full solidarity with Kuwait reaffirmed and emphasis placed on the urgent need to halt Iranian violations that threaten the security and stability of the region.
The General Headquarters of the Armed Forces indicated that the sounds of explosions heard were the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks.
In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the culpable Iranian aggression that targeted the country on Tuesday evening, which resulted in injuries to several members of the Armed Forces and caused material damage.
In a statement, the Ministry reiterated that “the continuation of the culpable Iranian aggression constitutes a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty, a serious threat to the security and safety of its citizens and residents, and a blatant challenge to international legitimacy and UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026). It reflects an insistence on continuing an aggressive approach and an irresponsible undermining of regional and international efforts aimed at achieving the security and stability of the region.”
It stressed “Kuwait’s inherent right to take whatever measures it deems appropriate to safeguard its sovereignty and preserve its security and stability, in accordance with the provisions of international law and the UN Charter.”
Diplomatically, Kuwait conducted a series of diplomatic calls with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Jordan, during which it reaffirmed its condemnation of the recent Iranian attacks and stressed the full right to take all necessary measures to protect sovereignty and security, alongside discussing developments in the regional situation.
The Foreign Ministry stated in its Tuesday statement that Foreign Minister Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. During the call, the Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait and the attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia were condemned.
Both sides affirmed the full right of the two countries to take all necessary measures to safeguard their sovereignty and preserve their security and stability.
The current developments in the region and the efforts made regarding them were also discussed during the call.
In another telephone call, Sheikh Jaraah Al-Jaber discussed with Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani the culpable Iranian attacks that recently targeted both Kuwait and Bahrain.
According to a Foreign Ministry statement, both sides affirmed the full right of the two countries to take all necessary measures to safeguard their sovereignty and preserve their security and stability. They also discussed recent developments in the region and efforts aimed at containing the escalation.
The Foreign Minister also held a telephone conversation with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, during which the culpable Iranian attacks that recently targeted both Kuwait and Jordan were condemned.
The two sides reaffirmed, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, their full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard their sovereignty and preserve their security and stability, alongside discussing current developments in the region and the efforts underway to address them.
