Kuwait condemns drone strikes, blames Iran and allied groups; IRGC rejects accusation
Kuwait on Friday condemned what it called drone attacks targeting vital facilities in the country the previous evening, blaming the Islamic Republic of Iran and allied militias and armed groups for the assault. The Foreign Ministry described the strikes as heinous and a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and airspace, as well as a breach of international law, international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter.
In a statement, the ministry warned that the continuation of such actions undermines recent regional and international efforts, particularly what it referred to as a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, and said the attacks represent a direct challenge to the global community.
Kuwait called on Iran and its proxies to immediately and unconditionally cease all hostile activities against Kuwait and other countries in the region, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026. It reaffirmed Kuwait’s full and legitimate right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and said it would take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability.
The statement also condemned what it described as Iranian aggression targeting energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, saying the attack resulted in one death and several injuries. Kuwait called the strike a blatant criminal assault and a dangerous escalation at a time when efforts are focused on de-escalation and restoring regional stability.
It expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all measures the Kingdom takes to protect its security and sovereignty. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied involvement in the attacks.
In remarks carried by the state-run IRNA news agency, the Guard suggested that if the incidents did occur, they may have been orchestrated by “the Zionist enemy or America.” Analysts note that Iran has previously been accused of using allied militias in the region, particularly in Iraq, to conduct such operations while maintaining plausible deniability.
Kuwait’s appeal for an immediate halt to hostile actions and its reaffirmation of self-defense rights set the stage for heightened diplomatic scrutiny, even as Tehran rejects responsibility for the strikes.