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        "id": 1847277,
        "msgid": "kuwait-urges-diplomacy-backs-gulf-navigation-security-1783493426",
        "date": "2026-07-08 12:37:17",
        "title": "Kuwait urges diplomacy, backs Gulf navigation security",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Kuwait's ambassador to Indonesia has reaffirmed his country's neutrality in the face of Iranian attacks that disrupted critical civilian infrastructure, while calling for dialogue and adherence to international law. He highlighted the adoption of a UN Security Council resolution condemning the strikes and stressed the vital importance of maintaining freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks were made during a visit to Jakarta, underscoring Kuwait's diplomatic engagement with Indonesia amid heightened regional tensions.",
        "content": "<p>Ambassador Khalid Jassim Al-Yassin said during a visit to ANTARA\nHeritage Center in Jakarta that Kuwait had informed Iran from the outset\nthat it would remain neutral.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are remaining neutral. We are not allowing our territories or\nairspace to be used to attack any neighboring countries,\u201d Al-Yassin\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its neutrality, he said Iran launched attacks affecting\nKuwaiti territory and civilian infrastructure, including desalination\nplants, power facilities, oil refineries and airports.<\/p>\n<p>He said the attacks significantly disrupted daily life in Kuwait.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor a small country like Kuwait, with an area of about 17,000 square\nkilometers, this caused major disruption to normal life,\u201d Al-Yassin\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Kuwait continues to urge all parties to prioritize dialogue over\nviolence to resolve the conflict, he said.<\/p>\n<p>The country has also called on all parties to comply with\ninternational law, international humanitarian law and the United Nations\nCharter.<\/p>\n<p>Kuwait welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and\nencouraged Pakistan and Qatar to continue mediation efforts toward a\nlasting settlement, Al-Yassin said.<\/p>\n<p>He also stressed the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation\nthrough the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as Kuwait\u2019s only maritime\nroute in the Gulf and an international waterway protected by\ninternational law.<\/p>\n<p>Al-Yassin added that the U.N. Security Council adopted Resolution\n2817 (S\/RES\/2817(2026)) on March 11, which he said condemned Iran\u2019s\nattacks on Arab Gulf states.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Megawati, Kuwaiti envoy discuss Middle East conflict,\nbilateral ties<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Kuwait strengthen energy security\ncooperation<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kuwait-urges-diplomacy-backs-gulf-navigation-security-1783493426",
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