The government of Kuwait on Thursday has made clear it retains all rights to take measures to preserve its security, following a overnight Iranian missile strike. Kuwait's Foreign Ministry further condemned the fresh missile and drone attacks on its territory as a serious escalation and "blatant violationof sovereignty and security."
The Iranian launch, which Tehran saystargeted a US base in Kuwait, came in response toUS bombardment of an Iranian drone base near the southern city of Bandar Abbaswhich occurred just prior.
In a new statement, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirms that "At 10:17 p.m. ET on May 27, Iranlaunched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait that was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces."
"This egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forceslaunched five one-way attack dronesthat posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz," the US military statement continued.
"All drones were successfully intercepted by U.S. forces which also prevented a sixth drone launch from an Iranian ground control site in Bandar Abbas,"it added. "U.S. Central Command and regional partners remain vigilant and measured as we continue to defend our forces and interests from unjustified Iranian aggression."
Additionally, the Gulf statement strongly condemned the fresh Iranian attack, with the head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, denouncing it asfollows: "The secretary-general pointed out that the continuation of these treacherous attacks is a flagrant violation of the principles of international law, the Charter of the United Nations, and the principles of good neighborliness."
"His excellency affirmed the GCC countries’ full support for the state of Kuwait in all measures it takes to preserve its security and stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents," the GCC statement added.
A separate statement from Saudi-led Gulf allies further condemned the act of 'terrorism' - perAl Aljazeera:
The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have condemned a missile attack on a US airbase in Kuwait with only the UAE expressly naming Iran as responsible for the“terrorist attacks”.
In statements shared on social media, the foreign ministries of the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia said they consider the attack “a flagrant violation” of Kuwait’s sovereignty, and expressed their countries’ “full solidarity” with Kuwait and “support for all measures” it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security and stability.
Source: ZeroHedge News
