The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an official statement issued today, Sunday, expressed its strongest condemnation of the Iranian aggression that targeted a power generation and desalination plant in the State of Kuwait. Cairo described the attack as a heinous act targeting vital and civilian facilities in a sisterly country, affirming its categorical rejection of this infringement on the security of the Arab Gulf states.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed Egypt's full solidarity with the Kuwaiti leadership and people in confronting these threats. It also affirmed its absolute support for all measures and actions taken by the State of Kuwait to maintain its stability and protect its citizens and strategic facilities from any external aggression.
For its part, the State of Kuwait condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian aggression that occurred this morning, noting that it once again targeted a vital energy and water desalination facility. Official sources clarified that this aggression represents a blatant violation of international laws that protect civilian objects from military operations.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the repeated targeting of infrastructure reflects a systematic aggressive approach by Tehran, aimed at destabilizing regional security. The ministry warned that this escalation poses a grave threat to the safety of civilians, holding the Iranian side fully legal and moral responsibility for the consequences of these attacks.
In a related context, Kuwait announced that the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan were subjected to similar Iranian attacks on the same day. Kuwait expressed its strong condemnation of these violations that affected the sovereignty of two Arab countries, affirming its stand with them in all measures they take to protect their territories.
On the ground, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy revealed details of the attack, explaining that it led to a fire breaking out in the targeted plant's facilities. The ministry indicated that this attack is the second of its kind in just 48 hours, causing a number of generation units to temporarily go out of service.
Immediately after the incident, Kuwaiti authorities activated maximum emergency plans to deal with the fire and limit the repercussions of potential power outages. Technical sources confirmed that engineering teams are working around the clock to maintain the stability of the electrical system and ensure the continuous flow of water to citizens.
These developments come amidst an unprecedented wave of escalation, as Kuwait announced in recent days its success in confronting several Iranian missiles and drones. Some of these attacks resulted in human casualties and varying material losses in different parts of the country.
Observers link these attacks to the escalating tension between Tehran and Washington in the region, especially after the recent killing of two American soldiers in Jordan. The United States responded with a series of intensive airstrikes targeting military sites within Iranian territory.
In a notable political development, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced the cessation of his country's commitment to the memorandum of understanding signed with the American administration. Khamenei described previous pledges as having become worthless, in a clear indication of the collapse of diplomatic efforts that began last June.
Iran and the United States had signed a memorandum of understanding about a month ago with the aim of reaching a final agreement to end the state of hostility, but the field witnessed a counter-escalation. Despite a ceasefire agreement since last April, the exchange of strikes has not effectively stopped between the two parties.
Reports indicate that Tehran has begun targeting bases and facilities in Gulf countries as a form of retaliation for direct American strikes. The international community fears that these mutual attacks could lead to the region sliding into an all-out war that gets out of control.
In Cairo, Egyptian officials are closely monitoring the situation with their counterparts in the Gulf states and Jordan to coordinate political positions. Egypt stresses in all its communications the necessity of respecting the sovereignty of Arab states and stopping external interventions that fuel armed conflicts.
Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded its statement by affirming that the state reserves its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to defend its security. The regional situation remains subject to future field developments and the ability of international parties to curb the accelerating military escalation.
We hold Iran fully legally and morally responsible for these dangerous aggressions and their resulting repercussions and consequences.
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Egypt Condemns Iranian Attack on Vital Facilities in Kuwait and Affirms Full Solidarity