Kuwait has summoned Iran’s ambassador and lodged a formal protest over what it describes as continued missile attacks on its territory, including a recent strike on a key civilian facility.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Ambassador Mohammad Toutounji was called in for the third time since the escalation began in late February. During the meeting, he was handed a protest note condemning the ongoing attacks.
The move follows what Kuwaiti authorities called a “brazen” strike on fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport on March 25, an incident they described as a serious violation of international humanitarian law, noting that the airport is a civilian installation.
Kuwait’s Acting Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Aziz Rahim Al-Deihani, strongly condemned the attacks, calling them a clear breach of the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and airspace. He said the actions violate international law, the United Nations Charter, and the principles of good neighbourliness.
He also warned that the strikes represent a dangerous escalation that threatens both regional and global peace and security, urging an immediate halt to hostilities. Kuwait held Iran responsible for the consequences of the continued aggression.
The country further reaffirmed its right to defend itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter, stressing its readiness to protect its territory.
Earlier in the month, Kuwait confirmed that its air defence systems intercepted multiple hostile drones, some of which caused damage to infrastructure, including the airport’s radar system. A few military personnel sustained minor injuries, though no civilian casualties were reported.
Authorities say the armed forces remain on high alert, maintaining readiness to respond to any further threats and safeguard national security.
