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Kuwait expels two Iranian diplomats
Kuwait expelled two officials from Iran's diplomatic mission following attacks on civilian facilities. Bahrain, Gulf countries, and the US-I...
Kuwait expelled two officials from Iran's diplomatic mission following attacks targeting civilian and critical facilities. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official protest note to the Iranian chargé d'affaires and announced a reduction in embassy staff.
Within the scope of the decision, two unnamed embassy employees were declared "persona non grata" and were asked to leave the country within 24 hours. Kuwait took this step following developments it described as "ongoing Iranian attacks."
Highlights
- Kuwait expelled two individuals from Iran's diplomatic mission.
- An official protest note was delivered to Iran's chargé d'affaires in Kuwait.
- Kuwait announced that one person was killed and at least 63 were injured in the attacks.
- Damage was reported at Kuwait International Airport, and flights were temporarily suspended.
- Bahrain stated it intercepted three Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Impact of the attacks in Kuwait
According to information released by Kuwait, one person lost their life in the attacks, and at least 63 people, including airport staff and passengers, were injured. The attacks caused damage at Kuwait International Airport and air traffic was temporarily halted.
Officials noted that the targeted locations included civilian and vital facilities. This development hardened Kuwait's diplomatic response.
Bahrain also announced it was targeted
Bahraini authorities announced that they intercepted and destroyed three Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The Manama administration also informed the United Nations Secretary-General and Security Council President about an Iranian UAV attack on facilities belonging to the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company on April 5.
Bahrain argued that this attack constituted a clear violation of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law. It also stated that the incident violated UN Security Council Resolution 2817 dated 2026, which calls for the immediate cessation of Iranian attacks.
Reactions from the Gulf and Arab countries
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as a dangerous escalation targeting civilian facilities, infrastructure, and diplomatic missions. Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the security of Kuwait and Bahrain cannot be considered separate from the security of the Gulf.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon also expressed support for Kuwait and Bahrain. These countries supported the steps taken to protect sovereignty and security, while Qatar emphasized the need to avoid regional consequences of the tension.
Saudi Arabia stated that the attacks weakened efforts to restore regional security and stability, while the United Arab Emirates noted that attacks on civilian facilities and diplomatic missions violate international law and the Vienna Convention. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE leader, also expressed that the Gulf should provide a joint, firm, and coordinated response.
New pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear talks
The tension also increased concerns about maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a reviewed document, the European Union's diplomatic service proposed giving the Aspides maritime mission a leading role in possible mine-clearing operations in the strategic waterway when conditions are appropriate.
Iranian state television reported that the Revolutionary Guards Navy claimed only the Iranian route through the strait is safe and that ships deviating from this route could be targeted. These statements heightened concerns about international maritime traffic.
Increased military and diplomatic pressure also made US-Iran talks more difficult. Iran's Tasnim agency reported that Tehran has not responded to the US draft in recent days and that indirect contacts have effectively stopped due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran accepted not to have nuclear weapons and that he might meet with Iran's leader in the future. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also expressed hope that Washington could persuade Iran through negotiations to stop uranium enrichment and give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel and the US are ready to escalate further if necessary and that a military option to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is on the table. These statements indicated that tensions in the region are unlikely to ease soon.
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