Kuwait condemns Iranian missile, drone attacks, vows to protect sovereignty

Kuwait has strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting its territory, warning that it reserves the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and sovereignty.

In a statement posted on X, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Iran of carrying out the attacks and said Tehran would bear full responsibility under international law, Caliber.Az reports. 

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الاثنين 1 يونيو 2026

تُعرب وزارة الخارجية مجدداً عن إدانة واستنكار دولة الكويت، وبأشد العبارات، للهجمات الإيرانية الآثمة والمتكررة، لما تمثله من تصعيد خطير واعتداء مباشر على أمن دولة الكويت واستقرارها، وخرق فاضح لقواعد القانون الدولي وميثاق الأمم… pic.twitter.com/FsVqBu7phB

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“The State of Kuwait reserves the full right to take the necessary measures to ensure its security and protect its territory, holding Iran fully responsible for these criminal attacks in accordance with international law,” the ministry said.

The statement came after the Kuwaiti military reported that its air defence systems had engaged and intercepted missiles and drones entering the country's airspace. 

By Sabina Mammadli