Kuwait News Agency reported that a Kuwaiti diplomat addressed an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council called at Bahrain’s request following Iranian missile and drone strikes on June 28 that targeted facilities in both countries. The representative described the actions as clear breaches of sovereignty, international law and the UN Charter, holding Iran fully responsible for casualties and damage to infrastructure. Kuwait emphasized its non-involvement in any escalation and reiterated respect for the sovereignty of all states in the region.
According to the same KUNA dispatch, the diplomat stressed that dialogue and de-escalation remained the only path to restoring stability, warning that continued violations undermined broader efforts to reduce tensions across the Gulf. The statement noted that Gulf security formed an integral part of international security, given the area’s centrality to global energy supplies, economic flows and maritime navigation routes. Kuwait called on the council to adopt a firm stance to prevent further attacks and enforce compliance with international norms.
A United Nations News summary of the session detailed parallel remarks from the United Kingdom, France and Oman on securing the Strait of Hormuz, described as a vital global artery for energy transport. UK and French officials indicated readiness to contribute to a multinational mission aimed at safeguarding safe passage through the waterway, while Oman’s foreign minister held discussions in London on reopening the strait, demining operations and regional stability. These interventions came amid heightened concerns over navigation freedoms following the recent strikes.
International Energy Agency assessments have consistently placed the volume of oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz at roughly one-fifth of global supply, a benchmark that underscores the potential for disruption to ripple through world markets if security deteriorates. The June 28 incidents, which Kuwaiti and Bahraini authorities said involved intercepts of incoming projectiles aimed at sites hosting international forces, followed US strikes on Iranian targets and threatened fragile ceasefire understandings. Kuwaiti forces reported successfully downing ballistic missiles with no immediate domestic casualties, though infrastructure sustained reported injuries in Bahrain according to statements carried by regional wire services.
The Kuwait News Agency further conveyed that Kuwait believes sustained diplomatic engagement offers the best prospect for preventing additional breaches and safeguarding the collective security architecture of the Gulf Cooperation Council states. The diplomat’s intervention aligned with earlier condemnations issued by the foreign ministry that labeled the strikes as heinous aggressions threatening civilians and vital installations. Oman, the United Kingdom and France each echoed the need for coordinated measures to uphold sovereignty over key maritime corridors without resorting to wider confrontation.
