Both Kuwait and Bahrain have strongly denounced the recent Iranian attacks on their territories, labeling them as a clear breach of sovereignty and a significant threat to regional stability. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that these attacks not only violated Kuwait’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity but also contravened international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817. The ministry highlighted the dangerous escalation of these attacks, especially during a time when global efforts are concentrated on averting a broader regional conflict.
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry echoed similar sentiments, expressing concerns over the security and stability of the Gulf region due to these attacks. The ministry called upon Iran to cease its aggressive actions, reopen the Strait of Hormuz without constraints, and uphold the principles of maritime navigation as outlined in international law. The statements from both countries underscored the gravity of the situation and the imperative for respecting established norms of conduct in the region.
The recent events unfolded following reports of missile and drone attacks intercepted by Kuwait and Bahrain, with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) confirming its targeting of the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. These actions were purportedly in retaliation for previous US strikes on Qeshm Island and Sirik County in southern Iran. The tit-for-tat exchanges have heightened tensions in the region, with the IRGC asserting its response to what it deemed as provocations by US forces.
In a detailed account, the IRGC disclosed that it had engaged in defensive measures after alleged provocations by US-affiliated oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claimed that following repeated warnings, one tanker was targeted, prompting the others to retreat. Subsequently, US drones reportedly attacked communication facilities in Iran, leading to a swift response from the IRGC’s aerospace division with ballistic missile strikes on strategic locations in Kuwait and Bahrain. The situation remains fluid as both sides continue to exchange accusations and countermeasures, escalating tensions in the already volatile region.
