Crown Prince receives calls from US President, UK Prime Minister condemning Iranian aggression, affirms support for Kuwait

2026-03-02 - 09:27

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received calls from US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, both of whom strongly condemned the Iranian aggression, affirmed support for Kuwait’s leadership and people, and pledged assistance to safeguard its sovereignty and security. The Crown Prince, accompanied by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah, visited key defense and security centers, including the Joint Operations Center of the Ministry of Defense, the Air Force Operations Center, the Decision-Making Room at the Ministry of Interior, and the General Diwan of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They were briefed on the latest developments and strategies to counter the attacks. Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah inspected Kuwait International Airport, which was targeted by a drone strike, and visited the injured at Al-Farwaniya Hospital, while the Civil Aviation Authority began assessing damage and preparing a repair plan. reports Al-Rai daily. In the meantime, the Air Defense Force successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Kuwait. Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan, official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, announced that 97 Iranian ballistic missiles and 283 drones have been neutralized according to rules of engagement. For the second consecutive day, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting Gulf states, amid a rush by Tehran to manage the transitional phase following the official announcement of the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Key Iranian figures, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei, and Guardian Council member Ali Reza Arafi, have assumed temporary authority until a new Supreme Leader is formally elected. Arab and international leaders continued to condemn the attacks on Kuwait. His Highness the Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad received calls of solidarity from the leaders of Egypt, Qatar, France, Lebanon, Jordan, and Italy, who inquired about Kuwait’s well-being and pledged support for its measures to protect sovereignty, security, and stability. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health reported 32 casualties, all foreign nationals, treated at Al-Adan Hospital, with 15 transferred to Jaber Hospital for specialized care and one death confirmed. Kuwait’s leadership continues to coordinate across government agencies to ensure public safety, maintain infrastructure, and uphold national security amid escalating regional tensions.