Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on border posts, offshore oil rigs

Kuwait has strongly condemned Iran's "heinous aggression" after attacks targeting its border posts and an offshore oil rig. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the condemnation on Monday, stating that Iran and Iran-backed factions in Iraq were responsible for the assaults.

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Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday strongly condemned what it described as Iran's "heinous aggression" and attacks carried out by Iran and Iran-backed factions and militias in Iraq against the State of Kuwait.

The attacks resulted in injuries and material damage, according to the ministry. It emphasized that these actions represent a clear violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and pose a threat to the safety of citizens and residents. Furthermore, the ministry asserted that the continued attacks undermine regional and international efforts to foster security and stability.

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the continued attacks constitute a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty, threaten the safety of citizens and residents, and undermine regional and international efforts to promote security and stability.

Kuwait views the assaults as a breach of international legitimacy and UN Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026. The nation has reaffirmed its right to implement necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, in line with international law and the UN Charter.

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Kuwait reaffirmed its inherent right to take any measures it deems necessary to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations.