Kuwait’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva has condemned recent missile and drone attacks by Iran targeting Kuwaiti territory, describing them as a clear violation of international law. Speaking on Wednesday ahead of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hain called the assaults a "flagrant and blatant aggression" and urged the international community to take immediate and decisive measures to hold Iran accountable and prevent further attacks.
Al-Hain characterized the attacks as more than isolated incidents, saying they undermine regional stability and contravene Article 2, Clause 4 of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. He also cited violations of international humanitarian law, particularly the principles outlined in the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocol, which protect civilian populations during conflicts. The ambassador emphasized that targeting critical infrastructure threatens fundamental rights to life and personal security as enshrined in key human rights treaties.
He warned that failing to respond effectively risks eroding the credibility of international security frameworks and human rights mechanisms, which have so far focused largely on managing crises rather than preventing recurrent aggression.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) also issued a strong denunciation of the attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. GCC Secretary General Jasem Al-Budaiwi described the strikes as blatant violations of sovereignty and direct threats to regional security and stability. He affirmed the council’s support for the affected states and their efforts to safeguard their territorial integrity and the safety of their populations.
Similarly, Mohammed Al-Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. He highlighted the dangerous escalation posed by Iran’s actions, calling on the international community to act promptly to prevent further incidents. Al-Yamahi stressed the importance of respecting international law, good-neighborly relations, and dialogue aimed at de-escalating tensions and preserving regional peace.
The upcoming UN Human Rights Council session, set to commence on September 7 in Geneva, will take place amid heightened concerns over these developments, underscoring calls for intensified global efforts to uphold human dignity and prevent conflict in the Gulf region.