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UAE Strongly Condemns Iran's Terrorist Drone & Missile Attacks on Kuwait — Holds Tehran Fully Responsible

UAE joins GCC nations denouncing Iran's aggression after Kuwaiti air defences intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks Monday morning; Kuwait holds Tehran fully responsible for heinous attacks

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Kuwaiti air defence systems intercepting hostile missiles and drones over Kuwait City skyline with explosion mid-air, June 2026 military defense operation

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Iran's drone and missile attacks on Kuwait, joining GCC member states in denouncing Tehran's aggression as Kuwaiti air defences successfully intercepted hostile attacks with no casualties reported.

The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong condemnation of Iran's drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait, aligning with other GCC member states in denouncing what regional officials have described as terrorist aggression against a fellow Gulf Cooperation Council member nation. The statement came after Kuwait confirmed that its air defence systems intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks early Monday morning. Kuwait's General Staff of the Army confirmed that air defence systems successfully intercepted hostile missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles attempting to penetrate Kuwaiti airspace without causing casualties or significant damage to infrastructure. The army stated that loud explosions heard across parts of Kuwait resulted from air defence systems intercepting the attacks, urging the public to follow safety instructions and avoid unverified information on social media. The UAE condemned the attacks as part of a broader GCC response to Iranian aggression. The UAE's position reflects the deepening regional tensions as Iran war reaches day 91 with US and Iran negotiations continuing amid ongoing violence. The UAE government emphasized its commitment to regional…