Kuwait City: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia marked by a surge in cross-border drone and missile strikes, Kuwait early Friday reported attacks targeting two of its key maritime facilities, raising fresh concerns over the security of critical infrastructure in the region.
Drone and missile attacks struck Shuwaikh Port and Mubarak Al Kabir Port, causing material damage but no casualties, authorities said. Emergency security measures were swiftly enforced at both sites following the incidents.
The Kuwait Ports Authority reported infrastructure damage at Shuwaikh Port, while the Ministry of Public Works confirmed that Mubarak Al Kabir Port also sustained damage limited to physical assets. Officials emphasised that no injuries or fatalities occurred.
Separately, the Kuwait National Guard said it intercepted and destroyed two drones in areas under its jurisdiction, underscoring ongoing efforts to contain aerial threats and safeguard critical infrastructure.
Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it summoned Iran’s ambassador for the third time since late February, issuing a formal protest over continued attacks on Kuwaiti territory.
Acting Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Al-Daihani delivered the memo to Ambassador Mohammad Toutonchi, citing what the ministry described as repeated aggressions.
The move follows an attack on fuel depots at Kuwait International Airport, which officials said constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law, as the site is a civilian facility.
Kuwait condemned the incidents as breaches of sovereignty, territorial integrity and airspace and as violations of international law and the UN Charter.
The ministry called on Iran to stop the actions and said it holds Tehran responsible for the consequences. It also affirmed Kuwait’s right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.