Egypt condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport
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Egypt has strongly condemned an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in injuries and significant damage to facilities. The Egyptian foreign ministry described the attack as a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that threatens security and stability in the Arabian Gulf and the wider Middle East. Egypt expressed full solidarity with Kuwait, supporting all measures taken to safeguard its security, stability, and critical infrastructure. Cairo reiterated that the security of Gulf Arab states is a core pillar of Arab national security and reaffirmed its rejection of actions that violate state sovereignty or threaten territorial integrity. Kuwait’s defense ministry reported that drones struck Terminal 1, causing damage and injuries, leading to flight suspensions and diversions. US Central Command stated it intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones and conducted strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks across the Middle East. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for targeting the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and another regional location, in retaliation for a US strike on an oil tanker. These attacks occurred amidst ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran to preserve a ceasefire and reach a broader agreement to end the war that began on February 28.
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Must ReadEgypt has condemned recent Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, which included strikes on civilian facilities and critical infrastructure. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these attacks are a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty of these countries and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the Gulf region." Egypt expressed full solidarity with the three Gulf states and supports their efforts to safeguard security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Kuwait's Ministry of Defense reported that its armed forces intercepted hostile ballistic missiles and drones that entered Kuwaiti airspace, targeting military, security sites, and vital civilian infrastructure, causing fires and significant damage. In Bahrain, the Ministry of Interior activated warning sirens, and the Bahrain Defense Force intercepted and destroyed several aerial attacks attributed to Iran, with forces remaining on high alert.
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