Kuwait Summons Iranian Ambassador, Protests Missile and Drone Attacks

Vehicles drive along the highway leading to and from Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (AFP)
Vehicles drive along the highway leading to and from Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (AFP)
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Kuwait Summons Iranian Ambassador, Protests Missile and Drone Attacks

Vehicles drive along the highway leading to and from Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (AFP)
Vehicles drive along the highway leading to and from Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (AFP)

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned on Mondau Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Toutounchi for the second time, protesting over the continued Iranian attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory with ballistic missiles and drones.

The ministry stressed that the ongoing attacks represent a blatant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and airspace, as well as a serious breach of the United Nations Charter and international law, reported Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA.

The ministry reiterated Kuwait's strong condemnation and firm rejection of all blatant Iranian attacks against Kuwaiti territory and airspace, particularly those targeting vital civilian facilities and infrastructure.

The ministry underscored Kuwait's inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, noting that the country will take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens, and residents in a manner consistent with international law.

The security and stability of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council are indivisible, it added, stressing that any infringement on the sovereignty of any GCC state is a direct threat to the collective security of the bloc.

It called for the immediate cessation of all hostile acts that cannot be justified under any pretext.



Saudi FM Holds Talks with Pakistani, Kuwaiti, and Latvian Counterparts to Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
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Saudi FM Holds Talks with Pakistani, Kuwaiti, and Latvian Counterparts to Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Sunday with his counterparts from Pakistan, Kuwait and Latvia to review the latest developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

In a phone call with Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the two ministers discussed ongoing developments and stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation.

In a separate phone call with Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Minister discussed the developments in the region and the joint efforts undertaken in this regard.

The Saudi minister also discussed the latest developments with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Baiba Braze.


Saudi Interior Minister, Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security Discuss Regional Security Development

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Interior Minister, Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security Discuss Regional Security Development

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received a phone call on Sunday from Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs of the Republic of Singapore K Shanmugam.

During the call, the two officials discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and current security developments amid the Iranian attacks targeting regional security and stability, SPA reported.

They also affirmed the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination in support of regional security and stability, in addition to discussing a number of topics of mutual interest.

Shanmugam expressed his country's condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, affirming Singapore's solidarity with the Kingdom and the GCC states in all measures aimed at enhancing security and stability.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Riots Targeting UAE Embassy in Damascus

Saudi Arabia called for the protection of diplomatic missions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia called for the protection of diplomatic missions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Riots Targeting UAE Embassy in Damascus

Saudi Arabia called for the protection of diplomatic missions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia called for the protection of diplomatic missions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the riots, assaults, and attempted vandalism that targeted the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus.

A Foreign Ministry statement said the Kingdom also slammed the “unacceptable offenses directed at the national symbols of the brotherly UAE.”

The ministry stressed the Kingdom’s “rejection of these attacks and all forms of violence against diplomats, stressing the need to ensure the protection of diplomats and diplomatic missions in line with relevant international laws and conventions.”

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi also slammed the attack against the UAE embassy in Damascus, urging Syrian authorities to hold those responsible to account.