Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on its airspace, reaffirms right to self-defense
2026-02-28 - 13:56
The Kuwaiti Cabinet expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attack that targeted Kuwaiti airspace and territory on Saturday morning, in flagrant violation of its sovereignty, airspace, international law, and the UN Charter. In a statement, the Cabinet affirmed Kuwait’s full and inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter in response to this blatant aggression, in a manner commensurate with the scale and nature of the attack and in accordance with international law. It also affirmed Kuwait’s right to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, people, and residents, and to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability. The statement noted that Kuwait’s defenses successfully countered the aggression in accordance with established operational procedures and rules of engagement. It stressed that the continuation of such aggressive military actions in the region would undermine regional security and stability. The Council also expressed the State of Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting the sisterly United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. It affirmed the State of Kuwait’s full solidarity with the sisterly nations that were subjected to this attack and its support for all measures they take to preserve their sovereignty, security, and stability. The Council called upon citizens and residents to obtain information from official sources and to refrain from being swayed by rumors or unreliable news that could cause confusion and undermine public confidence. It urged them to adhere to the guidelines issued by the relevant government authorities on how to deal with such rapidly evolving circumstances. The Council affirmed that the relevant government authorities will keep everyone informed through their media platforms about the latest news and developments in the region. It also stated that the country’s strategic reserves of basic food commodities are at a normal, reassuring, and sufficient level, with additional quantities available to cover a good period of time for essential items. All goods are available in local markets in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of citizens and residents without any shortages. The Cabinet reaffirmed that supply chains are operating normally and without any disruption to supply or distribution operations, within the framework of the strategic food security plan approved by the Cabinet. The Cabinet prayed to God Almighty to protect Kuwait and its people from all harm under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him. –KUNA