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Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement denouncing the Iranian drone attack that targeted the United Arab Emirates. The ministry described the strike as a clear infringement on UAE sovereignty and territorial integrity while warning that it endangers security and stability across the region. The statement expressed Kuwait’s firm solidarity with the UAE and support for every step the country takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. Officials framed the condemnation as part of a consistent diplomatic approach to incidents that threaten Gulf stability.
The ministry’s statement distributed by the Kuwait News Agency highlighted how the attack poses risks to maritime security in key passages such as the Strait of Hormuz. According to earlier reporting by Al Jazeera, comparable Iranian actions against a UAE ADNOC vessel in the same waterway involved both drones and missiles that disrupted navigation. The Kuwaiti position echoes language used in multiple condemnations issued throughout 2026 amid repeated incidents. The ministry called for immediate cessation of all provocative operations in line with established international norms.
Al Jazeera reports from May 2026 documented how an earlier wave of Iranian strikes on UAE targets drew parallel condemnations from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan. Those attacks, which included 15 missiles and four drones in one instance, prompted warnings about threats to global supply lines and de-escalation efforts. Kuwait’s foreign ministry at the time labeled the actions a direct danger to maritime security and international passages. The latest statement builds on that record of unified GCC responses to such events.
The Kuwaiti ministry stressed that threatening navigation safety constitutes a blatant breach of international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. It renewed calls for all parties to uphold freedom of navigation and refrain from actions that could escalate tensions further. Regional diplomatic sources indicate that such violations have occurred against multiple Gulf states since the start of the year, according to compilations by Kuwait Times. The statement stopped short of detailing specific retaliatory steps but left no doubt about Kuwait’s alignment with the UAE.
Kuwait has maintained this supportive posture across several similar episodes in recent months, the foreign ministry’s previous announcements show. In one August 2026 case involving an ADNOC carrier, the ministry again cited violations of UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and risks to global energy supplies. The pattern demonstrates a coordinated regional approach to external threats, as noted in statements from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs that reciprocated solidarity when Kuwait faced attacks. These exchanges reinforce the shared security framework among Gulf Cooperation Council members.
The latest condemnation arrives as monitoring of Iranian activities in Gulf waters continues at heightened levels, according to regional security assessments referenced in Gulf News coverage. The ministry reiterated that such incidents undermine broader diplomatic initiatives aimed at lowering tensions. Kuwait’s position remains anchored in respect for state sovereignty and the principles of good neighborliness, the statement concluded.
