Furious Over Iranian Attack Killing 12 People, Kuwait's Emir Makes Clear Statement

Kuwait’s Emir has condemned Iran’s attack on his country, which has so far killed 12 people. The attack was launched by Iran in retaliation for military operations conducted by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic.

“Our country has been subjected to a brutal attack by a neighbouring Muslim state, which we consider a friend, even though we have not authorised the use of our land, airspace, or coast for any military action against them, and we have repeatedly informed them of this through our diplomatic channels,” said Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, in a televised address broadcast on Kuwait Television.

The ruler of Kuwait also affirmed “Kuwait’s full and inherent right to defend itself,” he said while speaking for the first time since the Iranian attack began on 28 February.

Similar condemnation was previously voiced by Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, who cited a sense of “profound betrayal” by Iran’s leadership following the Islamic Republic’s attack on Qatar.

He made this statement in an interview with Sky News. “Possibly within just one hour of the war beginning, Qatar and other Gulf states came under attack,” said Sheikh Mohammed.

He added that the attacks occurred despite statements from several nations in the region that they would not participate in any war against Iran, and despite joint efforts to find a diplomatic solution.

“Iran’s miscalculation in attacking Gulf states has destroyed everything,” he said. He added that Qatar completely rejects the justifications and pretexts used for the escalation.

Sheikh Mohammed also said it was highly surprising that Iran continued to attack Gulf states, even after President Masoud Pezeshkian had apologised to them and stated that they would no longer be targeted as long as they did not attack Iran.