ABU DHABI, UAE, May 10 (ANI) — The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned drone incursions targeting Kuwait earlier Sunday, describing the attacks as a serious violation of the country’s sovereignty and regional stability.
In an official statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry characterized the incidents as a grave provocation, stating, “These terrorist attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability.”
The diplomatic reaction followed an earlier announcement from Kuwait’s Defense Ministry confirming that a “number of hostile drones” had infiltrated the country’s airspace at dawn.
Expanding on the incident, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense stated that the aircraft were “dealt with in accordance with established procedures,” marking the first such breach since the ceasefire between the United States and Iran began on April 8.
Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, confirmed the detection on social media platform X, stating that “the armed forces affirm their full readiness to maintain the security of the homeland.”
The violation of Kuwaiti airspace comes amid a sharp escalation in maritime hostilities across the Gulf region. The British military reported Sunday that a vessel caught fire off the Qatari coast after being struck by an “unknown projectile.”
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center, the strike ignited a “small fire” aboard the bulk carrier. Although the blaze was later extinguished, the UKMTO said the attack occurred approximately 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha.
While no casualties were reported among the crew, tensions across the region have intensified over the past week. The escalation follows a Friday incident in which US forces targeted two Iranian oil tankers, with Washington alleging the vessels were attempting to evade a blockade on Iranian ports.
In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that any interference with Iranian commercial shipping would trigger a “heavy assault” against enemy vessels and US military installations in the region.
The geopolitical climate remains highly volatile as Donald Trump reiterated threats to resume “full-scale bombing” if Tehran refuses to negotiate an agreement dismantling its nuclear program.
Since the conflict initiated by the United States and Israel on February 28, Iran has largely obstructed the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption of the critical shipping corridor has contributed to a sharp spike in fuel prices and continued instability across global markets. (ANI)
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