Kuwait Emir Condemns Iran Attacks, Asserts Right to Self-Defense
Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, delivered a televised address condemning recent Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait as 'brutal,' noting that at least 12 people have been killed. The Emir emphasized that Kuwait considers Iran a friend and neighbor but had explicitly denied permission for its land, airspace, or coasts to be used for military operations against Iran. He stated that these restrictions were communicated through diplomatic channels prior to the strikes, which Tehran launched in retaliation for US-Israeli actions. In his speech, marking the first official comment since the attacks began on February 28, the Emir affirmed Kuwait's inherent right to self-defense. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the Gulf region as regional powers respond to broader geopolitical conflicts involving major global actors.
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Kuwait Emir Condemns Iran Attacks, Asserts Right to Self-Defense
Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, delivered a televised address condemning recent Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait as 'brutal,' noting that at least 12 people have been killed. The Emir emphasized that Kuwait considers Iran a friend and neighbor but had explicitly denied permission for its land, airspace, or coasts to be used for military operations against Iran. He stated that these restrictions were communicated through diplomatic channels prior to the strikes, which Tehran launched in retaliation for US-Israeli actions. In his speech, marking the first official comment since the attacks began on February 28, the Emir affirmed Kuwait's inherent right to self-defense. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the Gulf region as regional powers respond to broader geopolitical conflicts involving major global actors.
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