UAE condemns Iran’s drone strikes on Kuwait as Gulf tensions reach new heights

The United Arab Emirates has formally condemned a series of Iranian drone and missile strikes against Kuwait, calling the attacks a direct violation of Kuwaiti sovereignty and a threat to the broader security of the Gulf region. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its condemnations between July 12 and 20, 2026, as Iranian strikes hit Kuwaiti border posts and oil infrastructure in what officials described as a sustained and deliberate campaign. What happened and why it matters now The Iranian strikes were not limited to Kuwait. According to the UAE’s official statements, facilities in Bahrain and Jordan were also targeted during the same period, suggesting a coordinated effort rather than an isolated incident. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed made a high-profile visit to Kuwait following the attacks, meeting with Emir Sheikh Meshal to express what Abu Dhabi framed as unwavering solidarity. The visit was notable for its timing, coming while tensions were still actively escalating, and for its explicit call for increased collaborative security measures among the Gulf states. These Iranian strikes are understood to be retaliatory actions tied to a wider conflict involving US and Isr...