The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned Iran's drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait. Abu Dhabi declared that the attacks were a clear violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and a direct threat to the country's security and stability.
In a statement released by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was emphasized that every step Kuwait takes to protect its security is fully supported. The Emirates described the attacks as a "terrorist attack" and expressed full solidarity with Kuwait.
Tensions Rise in the Gulf
The attacks have once again shaken the security balance in the Gulf. Kuwait and Bahrain faced a second missile barrage originating from Iran within three days.
Explosions were heard repeatedly around the international airport in Kuwait. It was previously reported that one person was killed in an attack on the same area.
Aviation authorities temporarily closed the airspace and diverted 11 commercial flights to other routes. Flights were later resumed.
Iran Claims Responsibility for the Attack
According to a statement from a media outlet close to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, the Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the attack. The statement alleged that ballistic missiles targeted critical elements at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
Iran claimed the attacks were retaliation for U.S. drone strikes on communication towers in Iran earlier that morning.
U.S. Denies Damage Claims
The U.S. Central Command reported that six missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain were intercepted by air defense systems, and a seventh missile failed to reach its target. The command also denied Iran's claim that the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain was damaged.
The tension has been interpreted as a new phase in the conflict that began at the end of February and has raised regional tensions. Although the ceasefire declared in early April halted heavy clashes, recent developments indicate that a lasting agreement has not yet been reached.
The UAE's statement highlighted the Gulf countries' growing concern over the conflict spilling into their territories and airspace. Abu Dhabi also reiterated its call for maintaining regional stability.
