The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning Iranian aggression against Kuwaiti territory and vital infrastructure including another power generation and water desalination facility. According to the statement distributed by the Kuwait News Agency, the attacks reflect a systematic hostile approach targeting civilian facilities and essential infrastructure that endangers civilians and violates international law. The ministry declared it was holding Iran fully responsible for the aggression and its consequences while demanding an immediate halt. It added that Kuwait reserves the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and defend its territory and vital facilities against any threats in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Kuwait has faced a series of such incidents throughout mid-July 2026. Kuwait Times reported on strikes Tuesday evening that injured several members of the Kuwait Armed Forces and caused material damage. Additional statements addressed assaults on northern border posts and a Kuwait Oil Company offshore drilling platform. The ministry attributed the continuation of these actions to a persistent hostile policy that threatens the safety of citizens and residents.
The Foreign Ministry noted that this hostile approach also targets other GCC states and further escalates the situation in the region. It described the actions as a blatant breach of international law and an irresponsible act that undermines regional de-escalation efforts. Kuwait continues to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, interests and the safety of its citizens and residents in accordance with international law. The latest statement builds directly on similar declarations issued earlier in the week.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed full solidarity with Kuwait following the Iranian aggressions. A Qatari statement published on mofa.gov.qa condemned the violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty along with that of the UAE, Jordan and Bahrain. It affirmed support for all measures these states take to safeguard their security and stability. The regional alignment appears in multiple GCC responses to the same pattern of strikes.
Saudi Arabia has denounced Iran’s repeated attacks in the strongest terms according to Al Arabiya. The Saudi Foreign Ministry highlighted risks to regional peace and security from the missile and drone operations. Similar concerns have been raised in statements regarding proxy militias involved in operations against shared Gulf infrastructure. These diplomatic efforts have intensified as the number of reported incidents has grown over recent days.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has consistently framed its responses around principles of sovereignty and international law in statements carried by Kuwait Times. One release on July 16 described the aggressions as a dangerous threat to security and a flagrant violation that requires an immediate end. The repeated invocations of self-defense rights indicate a coordinated approach among affected states. No specific casualty updates from the latest facility strike were included in the July 18 statement.
