Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing the state’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the Houthi militia’s drone attempt to target Mecca. The ministry described the action as a cowardly and disgraceful deed that constitutes an aggression against the sanctity of the qibla for Muslims and shows contempt for its religious standing while offending the feelings of Muslims everywhere. It comes after Saudi air defenses intercepted the unmanned aircraft south of the holy city before it could enter restricted airspace.
The ministry’s announcement stressed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for every measure the kingdom adopts to preserve its sovereignty and security while protecting the Two Holy Mosques. It praised the vigilance and efficiency of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces in countering the attempt. The statement added that Saudi security forms an inseparable part of Kuwait’s security and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council states as a whole.
Saudi authorities reported that coalition forces destroyed the drone launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen prior to any breach of Mecca’s airspace. The incident triggered temporary alerts in the holy city and prompted renewed warnings that any threat to the Two Holy Mosques represents a red line. The coalition characterized the launch as part of the militia’s pattern of cross-border aggression that has persisted throughout the Yemen conflict.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attempted strike on Mecca and nearby areas terming it a heinous act of terrorism that violates Islamic principles and international humanitarian standards. In its statement the OIC General Secretariat called for deterring perpetrators who target holy sites mosques and civilians while expressing full support for Saudi steps to safeguard these locations. It noted that such violations seek to terrorize worshippers and inflame Muslim sentiments across the world.
The Muslim World League joined the chorus of denunciations describing the Houthi approach as a direct threat to Islamic sanctities and civilian safety in the Mecca and Medina regions. Secretary General Mohammed al-Issa urged Islamic countries and the broader international community to reject these attacks and stand with Saudi Arabia. His remarks highlighted the need to protect pilgrims and holy places from repeated violations.
This latest condemnation echoes Kuwait’s longstanding position against Houthi attacks on Saudi territory with similar statements issued after prior incidents involving ballistic missiles and drones in recent years. The ministry has consistently framed these actions as breaches of international law that endanger regional stability and require a firm collective response. Kuwait’s stance underscores the deep strategic and fraternal ties binding the two neighboring states in the face of shared threats.
