Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on April 12 the addition of 25 individuals—24 Kuwaiti nationals and one non-Kuwaiti—to the country’s national terrorism list. The list reportedly includes some former members of the Kuwaiti Parliament. This development follows Ministerial Resolution No. 176/2025, which implements the Executive Regulations of the Committee for the Implementation of Security Council Resolutions under Chapter VII, focusing on combating terrorism and preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

The ministry circulated instructions to all companies and financial institutions to enforce the listing, referencing Articles 21, 22, and 23 of the executive regulations. These provisions mandate the immediate freezing of funds and economic resources wholly or partially owned, directly or indirectly, by the designated individuals, without prior notification. Additionally, the freeze extends to funds derived from those resources. The regulations also prohibit any person within Kuwait or any Kuwaiti citizen abroad from providing financial support or related services to the listed individuals, either directly or indirectly, including through entities owned or controlled by them.

In a related development, the Kingdom of Bahrain condemned what it described as a subversive terrorist plot aimed at destabilizing Kuwait’s security and sovereignty. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on April 11 expressing strong denunciation of the plot, which it said was organized and financed by illicit actors. The statement praised Kuwaiti security forces for their professionalism and vigilance in uncovering and dismantling the cell involved in the alleged scheme.

The Kuwaiti government has characterized the move as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard national security and counterterrorism, aligning with international obligations under United Nations Security Council mandates. Details regarding the identities of the individuals added to the terrorism list and the specific nature of the accusations have not been publicly disclosed by Kuwaiti authorities.

Bahrain’s public support highlights regional cooperation on security matters amid concerns over extremist activities in the Gulf. At the same time, no official response or statements have emerged from those named on the list, and independent verification of the specific roles or actions of these individuals remains limited.

Authorities in Kuwait have called on all relevant sectors to comply strictly with the freeze and prohibition measures as they continue investigations related to the broader security threat. The incident underscores the ongoing focus of Gulf states on counterterrorism coordination in light of regional stability challenges.