Kuwait strongly condemned what it described as “criminal Iranian attacks” targeting its territory with missiles and drones on Thursday morning. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states also condemned the Iranian attacks on Kuwaiti territory. In a statement, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry expressed the country’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the “criminal Iranian attacks that targeted Kuwaiti territory with missiles and drones in a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, as well as a direct threat to civilians and vital facilities.” The ministry said the escalation comes at a time when intensive efforts are being made by several brotherly and friendly countries to reduce tensions, de-escalate the situation and spare the region further escalation, adding that the attacks increase the gravity of the situation and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at preserving regional security and stability. It called on Iran to immediately and unconditionally halt the attacks and bear full responsibility for them, describing them as blatant aggression against Kuwait’s sovereignty and a serious violation of international law, the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026. The ministry stressed that Kuwait reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to preserve its security and defend its territory and vital facilities against any aggression or threat, based on its inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and the rules of international law. Saudi Arabia Condemns the Attacks Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation “in the strongest terms” of the hostile missile and drone attacks against Kuwait. In a statement, the ministry said: “The Kingdom reiterates its categorical rejection of violations of state sovereignty and attempts to threaten the region’s security and stability.” Saudi Arabia also expressed solidarity with Kuwait, government and people, renewing its full support for all measures taken by Kuwait to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability and people. Qatar: Flagrant Violation of International Law Qatar strongly condemned the targeting of Kuwait with missiles and drones, describing it as a blatant violation of its sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law. In a statement, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry reiterated the country’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty and security. It stressed the need to spare the region the consequences of what it described as unjustified attacks and to work toward de-escalation to restore regional and international security and stability. UAE: Flagrant Violation The United Arab Emirates also condemned “in the strongest terms the Iranian terrorist attacks” targeting Kuwait with missiles and drones. The Emirates News Agency quoted a Foreign Ministry statement saying the “terrorist attacks represent a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability.” The ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait and support for all efforts aimed at preserving its security and stability. Bahrain Condemns Attacks Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah received a phone call from Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, during which the two sides condemned the “criminal Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait.” Both sides affirmed Kuwait’s full right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, preserve its security and stability, and safeguard its citizens and residents. GCC: Treacherous Aggression Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, condemned “in the strongest terms the continued criminal Iranian attacks on Kuwait.” In a post on X, the GCC General Secretariat quoted Albudaiwi as saying the continued “treacherous attacks” constitute a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter and the principles of good neighborliness. He affirmed the GCC states’ full support for Kuwait in all measures it takes to preserve its security, stability and the safety of its citizens and residents. Kuwaiti Army: Air Defenses Intercepted Missile Attacks Earlier Thursday, the Kuwaiti army’s General Staff announced that the country’s air defenses had intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks. In a press statement, the General Staff said that “any explosion sounds heard were the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks,” calling on the public to comply with security and safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
