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Saudi Project to Enhance Food Security in Yemen’s Hadhramaut and Socotra

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Iranian attacks on Gulf states have totaled approximately 7,028 since the war began in February, including missiles and drones.
  • Kuwait has been increasingly targeted, experiencing multiple attacks in recent weeks despite an ongoing ceasefire mediated by Pakistan.
  • The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have recorded the highest numbers of attacks, raising concerns about regional stability.

Iranian attacks against Gulf states have escalated significantly since the war commenced in February, with a total of approximately 7,028 recorded incidents, including 1,716 missiles and 5,311 drones, through early June 2026. This surge in activity, particularly the heavy reliance on low-cost, high-volume drone attacks, has continued despite a ceasefire between Iran and the United States that has been in place since last April.

sinful and repeated Iranian attacks

— Kuwaiti Foreign MinistryDescribing the nature of the recent attacks on Kuwait.

Kuwait has emerged as a primary target in recent weeks, facing multiple strikes that have prompted condemnation from several Gulf states and declarations of solidarity. On Monday, Kuwaiti air defenses repelled missile and drone attacks, activating emergency procedures and sounding sirens. The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry holds Iran fully responsible, asserting Kuwait's right to take necessary measures to protect its security and sovereignty. The ministry described the attacks as a "dangerous escalation" and a "direct assault on the security and stability of the State of Kuwait," violating international law and UN resolutions.

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

— Kuwaiti Foreign MinistryCondemning the Iranian attacks and their impact on Kuwait's security.

The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of the attacks, recording 2,846 incidents, followed by Saudi Arabia with 1,234. Kuwait ranks third with 1,194 attacks, reflecting the recent intensification of strikes against the country. Qatar recorded 737 attacks, Bahrain 700, and Oman the fewest with 26.

The attacks represented a direct threat to civilians and vital facilities

— Kuwaiti Foreign MinistryHighlighting the danger posed by the attacks to civilian populations and infrastructure.

These persistent attacks raise serious concerns about regional stability and threaten to undermine efforts to consolidate the existing ceasefire. The continued aggression underscores the ongoing security tensions in the region, despite diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict.

their continuation undermined efforts to reduce tensions and contain the fallout from the escalating regional crisis

— Kuwaiti Foreign MinistryExpressing concern that the ongoing attacks hinder de-escalation efforts.
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