Kuwait Cabinet Denounces Iranian Violations During Security Review Meeting
Kuwait’s Cabinet condemned Iranian attacks violating its sovereignty and airspace during its weekly meeting on March 3 2026 the Arab Times reported. Chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah the session reviewed security measures official visits to assess readiness and diplomatic correspondence from the Emir Crown Prince and regional leaders expressing support.
The Arab Times reported that the Cabinet was informed of visits by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to security authorities where they reviewed strategies diplomatic actions and emergency preparedness. The Prime Minister inspected Kuwait International Airport and the Ahmadi refinery to confirm operational continuity sufficient strategic stockpiles and appropriate care for those injured in the strikes. These assessments also covered coordination with relevant bodies to maintain essential services throughout the period of heightened alert.
According to the Arab Times the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef met with ministry leaders and visited injured individuals while stressing reliance on official government information and guidelines. Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali affirmed the armed forces readiness to counter drones and missiles and mourned two martyrs from naval operations. The Cabinet condemned an attack on the US Embassy as a flagrant violation of international norms as it reviewed broader regional developments.
Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah briefed the Cabinet on GCC ministerial meetings and joint statements issued with Saudi Arabia Bahrain Qatar the UAE Jordan and the United States the Arab Times stated. The statements expressed solidarity with countries targeted by Iranian aggression including Saudi Arabia Oman the UAE Bahrain Qatar Jordan and Cyprus. This exchange highlighted ongoing diplomatic coordination to address the violations and support de-escalation efforts.
The Cabinet reviewed emergency procedures adopted by all ministries to protect citizen safety ensure service continuity and sustain operational readiness according to the Arab Times. It decided to remain in permanent session to monitor local and regional developments as they unfold. Ministerial committees received instructions to study and implement key items from the agenda in a timely manner.
Iran initiated a series of retaliatory strikes on US and Kuwaiti targets in Kuwait on February 28 2026 according to an entry in the Wikipedia summary of Kuwait in the 2026 Iran war. Kuwaiti defenses intercepted many missiles and drones although some debris affected power infrastructure and led to casualties a Bloomberg report on the conflict detailed. The defense ministry reported 67 service members wounded by March 6 with additional border guard deaths noted in early March updates.
The GCC Ministerial Council in a statement from its extraordinary meeting on March 1 2026 expressed full solidarity and stated that the security of GCC countries is indivisible with any attack on one constituting an attack on all the GCC Secretariat reported. The Council affirmed the right to respond individually or collectively under Article 51 of the UN Charter to safeguard sovereignty and stability. The statement also thanked brotherly and friendly countries that condemned the Iranian actions and supported GCC measures.
