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Kuwait denounces Iranian attack after missile, drone interceptions
Kuwait's foreign ministry said the repeated attacks undermine efforts to de-escalate tensions and threaten regional security and stability, reiterating Kuwait's firm rejection of such actions
- PUBLISHED: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 7:47 AM
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Kuwait's air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks early Monday morning, the military said, with authorities later confirming that the threats originated from Iran.
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In a post on X, the army said any explosion sounds heard across the country were the result of air defence systems intercepting the incoming threats, urging residents to follow security and safety guidance issued by the relevant authorities.
Later in the day, Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned the attacks and said it was 'holding Iran fully responsible for these attacks'.
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The ministry said the repeated attacks undermine efforts to de-escalate tensions and threaten regional security and stability, reiterating Kuwait's firm rejection of such actions.
Describing the attacks as a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026, the ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s right to take all necessary measures to protect its security and territorial integrity.
The incident comes days after Kuwait's military reported a similar interception on May 28, when air defence systems engaged hostile missiles and drones.
Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, on Monday condemned Iran's attacks on Kuwait as a dangerous escalation, saying they undermine efforts to end conflicts and threaten regional security and stability.
He reaffirmed the UAE's solidarity with Kuwait, stressing that Kuwait's security is inseparable from that of the UAE.
"We affirm that Kuwait's security is our security and that these dangerous attacks pose a direct threat to the region and its stability," he said.
