Iran's Gulf Attacks Top 7,000 Amid Ceasefire Violations

Kuwait has condemned what it calls "sinful and repeated Iranian attacks" after its air defenses repelled missile and drone strikes on Monday. The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry declared Iran fully responsible for the assault, stating Kuwait reserves the right to take all necessary measures to defend its security and sovereignty.

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The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry held Iran fully responsible and said Kuwait reserved the right to take all necessary measures to defend its security and sovereignty.

The attacks, which also targeted other Gulf states, have reached approximately 7,028 since February 2026, including over 1,716 missiles and 5,311 drones. Drones constitute the bulk of Iran's offensive, indicating a growing reliance on low-cost, high-volume tactics. These strikes continue despite a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan between Iran and the United States, which has been in place since April 8, 2026.

More than 215 Iranian attacks have been recorded since the ceasefire announcement, highlighting persistent security tensions. While Gulf air defenses have intercepted most of these assaults, the United Arab Emirates has faced the highest number with 2,846, followed by Saudi Arabia (1,234) and Kuwait (1,194). Qatar and Bahrain have also experienced significant attacks, while Oman recorded the fewest.

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sinful and repeated Iranian attacks

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry described the recent strikes as "a dangerous escalation and a direct assault on the security and stability of the State of Kuwait." The ministry asserted that the attacks violate international law and UN resolutions, and their continuation undermines efforts to reduce tensions and manage the escalating regional crisis.

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a dangerous escalation and a direct assault on the security and stability of the State of Kuwait