Kuwait has condemned recent Iranian military attacks, describing them as a serious violation of its sovereignty, while ordering the country’s armed forces to remain at the highest level of operational readiness.
The decisions were announced following the Cabinet’s weekly meeting at Seif Palace, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, where ministers reviewed the latest regional security developments and the country’s defensive preparedness.
Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah briefed the Cabinet on the security situation after attacks launched against Kuwait in recent days. He said the armed forces had been placed on maximum readiness to protect the country’s sovereignty, citizens and residents.
The Cabinet said the attacks constituted a breach of international law and the UN Charter, adding that Kuwait reserves the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its territorial integrity.
Ministers also condemned attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Bahrain, reaffirming Kuwait’s solidarity with Manama and stressing that the security of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states remains closely interconnected.
During the meeting, Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah updated the Cabinet on the recent GCC-US ministerial meeting held in Bahrain, where regional security was discussed following the signing of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.
According to the briefing, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Washington’s commitment to the security of GCC countries. The joint communiqué also reaffirmed support for Kuwait’s sovereignty over its maritime borders and called on Iraq to meet its obligations under UN Security Council Resolution 833.
The Cabinet also reviewed Rubio’s recent visit to Kuwait, during which he held talks with the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on bilateral relations and regional stability.
On domestic affairs, the Prime Minister directed all ministries and government bodies not to sign contracts with external consulting firms without prior approval from the Cabinet, as part of efforts to strengthen oversight of public spending.
The Cabinet also expressed condolences to Saudi Arabia following the fatal Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura and to Qatar after a Qatari citizen was killed by shrapnel during recent regional military operations. It concluded the session by reviewing reports from ministerial committees and referring several matters to the relevant authorities for further consideration.
