The Kuwaiti Cabinet issued an official statement on February 28, 2026, strongly condemning what it described as a brazen Iranian attack targeting the country’s airspace and territory. According to the statement, the assault represented a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty, international law and the United Nations Charter. The Cabinet affirmed the state’s full and inherent right to self-defense pursuant to Article 51 of the UN Charter and indicated that all necessary measures would be taken to protect its territory, citizens and residents in a manner proportionate to the scale of the aggression.
Kuwait’s defense systems successfully intercepted the attack in line with approved operational procedures and rules of engagement, the Cabinet’s statement noted. It warned that the continuation of such aggressive military actions across the region would threaten security and stability for all parties involved. The Cabinet separately condemned Iranian strikes against the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan while expressing full solidarity with those countries and support for measures they adopt to defend their sovereignty.
Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reiterated the condemnation during an extraordinary videoconference meeting of GCC foreign ministers on March 1, 2026. In remarks carried by a Foreign Ministry release, the minister stressed Kuwait’s commitment to its legitimate right of self-defense and to all proportionate and necessary steps that safeguard its territory and the security of its citizens and residents. He thanked sisterly and friendly states for their supportive positions following the aggression.
The Foreign Ministry has issued successive statements in the days after the attacks that described them as reflecting a persistent hostile pattern. A ministry assessment found the strikes to constitute flagrant breaches of international humanitarian law in addition to the UN Charter. Officials called on the international community and the Security Council to meet their responsibilities in preventing further escalation that could destabilize the wider region.
Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayen, delivered a parallel condemnation before the UN Human Rights Council on March 2, 2026. According to a KUNA dispatch, Al-Hayen labeled the Iranian missile attack a flagrant violation of sovereignty and airspace that could not be justified under any pretext. He urged immediate cessation of all hostile actions by Iran and emphasized that Kuwait would take every legitimate measure to preserve its security and stability.
The series of statements from both the Cabinet and the Foreign Ministry underscored Kuwait’s readiness to defend itself while prioritizing de-escalation through diplomatic channels. The ministry’s releases highlighted the successful interception by national air defenses as evidence of operational preparedness. Similar positions were conveyed in addresses to other international forums, reinforcing the consistency of Kuwait’s official response to the incidents.
