One Killed as Kuwait and UAE Condemn Iranian Attack on Kuwait Airport
Kuwait condemned the dawn attack as a violation of its sovereignty, while the UAE expressed full solidarity and support.
Kuwait has said that one person was killed and several others were injured after Iranian attacks targeted civilian and vital infrastructure in the country at dawn on Wednesday.
According to Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the attacks hit Kuwait International Airport and caused damage to important facilities. The ministry also said that some diplomatic missions were affected.
Kuwait strongly rejected what it described as Iran’s repeated acts of aggression, saying such attacks only increase tensions in the region and threaten security and stability.
The ministry said the safety of Kuwait’s citizens and residents, along with the country’s sovereignty and security, remains a red line. It added that repeated attacks of this nature show a hostile pattern that Kuwait will not accept.
Kuwait also stated that it reserves the right to take suitable action in response to the attacks, in line with international law.
The United Arab Emirates also strongly condemned the attacks on Kuwait. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the missile and drone strikes against Kuwait International Airport were a clear violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a threat to the safety of its civilian and vital facilities.
The UAE expressed full solidarity with Kuwait and said it supports all steps taken by the Kuwaiti government to protect its security and stability.