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rediff.comIranian Strikes Hit Kuwait Territory, Prompting Condemnations
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia condemned recent Iranian strikes on Kuwaiti territory. The attacks targeted a site officials linked to prior incidents on Sirik Island.
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france24.comIran Says It Holds Right to Strike Regional Bases After Kuwait Reports Attacks
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson stated Tehran retains the right to target bases and assets used in attacks against it. The statement followed Kuwait’s report of missile and drone strikes in the region.
gatestoneinstitute.orgPalestinian Officials Condemn Reported Iranian Attacks on Kuwait
Palestinian officials issued a statement condemning reported Iranian attacks on Kuwait as aggression and a violation of international law. The move marks a public break with Iran, a long-standing backer of the Palestinian cause.
theprint.inKuwait Suspends All Overflights Through May 2026
Kuwait has closed its airspace to overflights starting immediately and continuing through May 2026. Arrivals and departures at Kuwaiti airports remain permitted under the new restrictions.
ibtimes.co.ukSurvivors Say U.S. Unit Requested More Medical Support Before Iranian Drone Strike in Kuwait
Soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command told CBS News they asked for additional medical personnel and supplies weeks before an Iranian drone attack killed six U.S. troops at a Kuwaiti port facility. Survivors described limited on-site medical resources and disputed Pentagon s…
nypost.comIran Says Four Detained by Kuwait Were on Routine Naval Patrol
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that four Iranians arrested by Kuwait were conducting a routine naval patrol mission. The ministry said the vessel entered Kuwaiti territorial waters after a navigation disruption. The incident occurred in an area of the Persian Gulf where maritime…
uctoday.comKuwait Arrests Four Iranian Nationals After Naval Incident Near Bubiyan Island
Kuwait arrested four men it accuses of being members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after an alleged attempt to infiltrate Bubiyan Island by sea on May 1. One Kuwaiti soldier was wounded during the confrontation. Iran denied the accusations, attributing the incident…
thehindubusinessline.comKuwait Says It Arrested Four IRGC Operatives After Firefight on Bubiyan Island
Kuwait's interior ministry reported that four Iranian operatives affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island by sea earlier this month. A firefight occurred, seriously wounding one Kuwaiti service member. Kuwait summoned Iran's amb…
uctoday.comKuwait Captures Four Operatives Linked to Iran's IRGC on Babiyan Island
Kuwait announced the capture of four operatives linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who infiltrated Babiyan Island. The Foreign Ministry condemned the incident as a violation of Kuwaiti sovereignty and called on Iran to stop such actions. The event comes amid heigh…
Abc NewsKuwait Accuses Iran of IRGC Infiltration on Bubiyan Island
Kuwait said a six-man team from Iran's Revolutionary Guard attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island on May 1 to carry out hostile acts. Four attackers were detained while two escaped; one Kuwaiti security official was wounded. The allegation comes days before President Donald Trump…
rferl.orgDrone Strikes Cargo Vessel in Qatari Territorial Waters
A commercial cargo ship was hit by a drone in Qatari waters early on May 10, 2026, causing a fire onboard. Qatar's foreign ministry and defense officials condemned the attack while Kuwait's military reported responding to multiple hostile drones in its airspace the same day. The…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS-Kuwaiti Journalist Leaves Kuwait After Release from Detention, US Official States
A US-Kuwaiti journalist has departed Kuwait following release from detention there. A US official confirmed the development. The events were reported by @FirstSquawk without additional details on the detention or release circumstances.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKuwait Declares Force Majeure on Oil Shipments Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Kuwait has invoked force majeure on shipments of crude oil and refined products due to a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that has hindered vessel access to the Persian Gulf. The state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corp. notified customers of the decision, which is not expected to complet…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS-Kuwaiti Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Detained in Kuwait After Sharing Iran War Content
US-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was detained in Kuwait after sharing publicly available videos and images related to the Iran war. Press and human rights groups stated that the detention occurs amid tighter censorship in Kuwait and the broader Gulf region. France 24's me…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKuwait Condemns Vandalism and Breach at Its Consulate in Basra, Iraq
Kuwait issued a statement denouncing the vandalism and breach of its consulate in Basra, Iraq. The incident occurred at the diplomatic facility. Kuwait called for an investigation and protection of its diplomatic missions.