Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 27, 2026, condemned Iran’s drone attack on Bahrain as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, according to an official statement. The ministry reaffirmed its full solidarity with Bahrain and support for measures to safeguard its security amid escalating Gulf tensions that have persisted throughout the month.
The ministry’s statement described the drone strike as a “direct threat to the safety of citizens and residents” in Bahrain while breaching international law and the United Nations Charter. It warned that such actions undermine ongoing peace efforts and represent a dangerous escalation that cannot be justified under any circumstances. Kuwait stressed its rejection of these aggressions and called for collective action to preserve regional security, the statement added.
KUNA disseminated the ministry’s position, which aligns with condemnations issued by other GCC states following Iranian strikes on multiple targets in early June. Those attacks included strikes on Kuwait International Airport that caused one death and forced a temporary shutdown of operations, according to KUNA reports from June 3. The pattern of assaults has prompted heightened diplomatic coordination among Gulf nations to address the shared threat.
According to a June 10 statement by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, similar Iranian actions on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan constituted terrorist attacks that violated sovereignty and threatened stability. Yemen’s Foreign Ministry echoed this view on June 11, describing the assaults as part of Iran’s aggressive approach aimed at exporting chaos across the region. Egypt also joined in condemnation, labeling the strikes as unacceptable violations that risk broader conflict.
Bahraini officials said the kingdom has responded to the attacks by bolstering its air defenses and coordinating closely with allies including Kuwait. The incidents have disrupted normal activities in affected areas and raised concerns over potential impacts on energy infrastructure and maritime traffic in the Gulf. Kuwait itself sustained damage to airport facilities during the earlier wave of strikes, forcing airlines to adjust schedules temporarily, the General Authority of Civil Aviation reported.
The tensions trace back to Iran’s retaliatory operations against perceived US and allied bases in the region, with Tehran claiming its targets were military in nature, as Al Jazeera reporting indicated. Kuwait has maintained a position of calling for de-escalation and dialogue to resolve underlying disputes without further violence. The latest statement reinforces bilateral ties with Bahrain, which shares deep historical and economic links within the GCC framework, according to diplomatic records.
The Arab League Secretary-General Ahmad Aboul Gheit strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in a statement released via KUNA on June 10. This unified front among Arab states aims to deter further aggression while promoting stability in one of the world’s most vital energy corridors. The condemnations have been accompanied by diplomatic protests, including summons of Iranian officials by affected countries.
