Kuwait Condemns Iranian Strikes
Kuwait Condemns Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks As Regional Tensions Escalate
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UN Security Council Resolution 2817, adopted on March 11, 2026, condemned Iranian attacks on Kuwait and six other countries, with Kuwait saying continued strikes would violate international law and the UN Charter and threaten regional stability.
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The IRGC claimed it targeted Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, housing US personnel, including the base headquarters and drone facilities; Tehran alleged casualties but there has been no independent verification and US officials have not confirmed deaths.
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Bahrain’s Army condemned the Iranian aggression and stated that deliberate missiles and drones against civilians constitute a flagrant violation of International Humanitarian Law, with forces at high readiness to defend the Kingdom.
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Kuwait Fire Force described uncertainty about the incident, noting that officials did not disclose the precise location of the residential complex, the extent of damage, or whether the fire was caused directly by the drone or by debris resulting from interception during a night of attacks.
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on Kuwait, hitting a residential complex in the capital and triggering a fire that firefighters quickly contained. Kuwait News Agency reported no injuries from the attack, though officials said the incident was part of broader Iranian aggression targeting Gulf states that host US military forces.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck Ali Al Salem Air Base, which houses US personnel, along with other facilities. UN Security Council Resolution 2817, adopted March 11, 2026, condemned Iranian attacks on Kuwait and six other countries, with Kuwait warning that further strikes would violate international law and threaten regional stability.
Fire Contained at Residential Complex After Strike
A fire broke out at a residential complex in Kuwait's capital following the Iranian drone attack. Kuwait Fire Force contained the blaze with no reported injuries and described damage as limited to property loss. Officials noted uncertainty about the precise location of the complex and whether the fire resulted directly from the drone or from debris created when air-defense systems intercepted incoming fire.
Iran Claims Strike on Ali Al Salem Air Base
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it targeted Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which houses US military personnel, including base headquarters and drone facilities. 24 News HD reported that Iran claimed casualties from the strikes, though there has been no independent verification and US officials have not confirmed any deaths or damage at the base.
English News reported that Iran's Army claimed it struck US military bases in the UAE and Kuwait with missiles and kamikaze drones as part of retaliatory operations. The exact scale of damage remains unclear, with conflicting accounts between Iranian assertions and lack of independent confirmation from US or Kuwaiti authorities.
Kuwait and Bahrain Condemn Iranian Aggression
Kuwait's government condemned the attacks as a clear breach of sovereignty and a violation of international law and the UN Charter. Officials warned that continued strikes would escalate regional tensions and threaten stability, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance as air-defense systems faced ongoing Iranian strikes.
Bahrain's military condemned Iranian aggression and said its forces intercepted several Iranian attacks. Bahrain's military stated that deliberate strikes against civilians constitute a flagrant violation of International Humanitarian Law, with forces maintaining high readiness to defend the kingdom against further Iranian operations.
Wider Regional Exchange of Attacks Continues
The Kuwait strikes are part of a broader pattern of Iranian military action across the Gulf region. Tehran asserted it targeted US interests in Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain, signaling a coordinated campaign against American military presence throughout the Middle East. The escalating exchange underscores deepening regional tensions following earlier military confrontations.
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