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Kuwait Condemns Iran-Linked Militia Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Reaffirms Support for Riyadh
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Kuwait Condemns Iran-Linked Militia Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Reaffirms Support for Riyadh

From Arab Times · () English

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  • Kuwait condemned drone attacks by Iran-linked militias in Iraq against Saudi Arabia, citing threats to regional security.
  • The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry called the attacks a violation of Saudi sovereignty and an escalation of regional tensions.
  • Kuwait reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its right to self-defense, stating that the Kingdom's security is integral to Kuwait's and the GCC's security.

Kuwait has strongly condemned recent drone attacks carried out by Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq targeting Saudi Arabia. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Wednesday that these actions threaten regional security and stability, viewing them as a deliberate escalation of tensions.

strong condemnation and denunciation

— Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign AffairsDescribing the attacks carried out by Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq against Saudi Arabia.

The ministry specifically denounced Tuesday evening's drone attack attempt on petroleum facilities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. It described the incident as a "flagrant violation" of the Kingdom's sovereignty and a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity. Kuwait highlighted that these attacks occurred while Saudi Arabia was actively working to de-escalate regional tensions.

Kuwait reaffirmed its "full solidarity" with Saudi Arabia, pledging support for all measures Riyadh takes to protect its security, sovereignty, and national interests. The statement emphasized Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense under international law, referencing Article 51 of the UN Charter.

flagrant violation

— Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign AffairsReferring to the latest drone attack attempt targeting petroleum facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.

"The security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council states," the ministry declared. This statement arrives amidst heightened regional tensions, marked by a series of drone attacks and military responses involving Iran-backed groups and Gulf nations.

The security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council states

— Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign AffairsStressing the interconnected security of the GCC states.
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