Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, calling the strike on the Saudi vessel NCC MASA a "flagrant violation of international law." The ministry expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported its measures to protect its sovereignty.
The condemnation by Kuwait highlights the escalating regional tensions and the growing international concern over Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which threaten global maritime security and trade routes. The related Caspian Sea incident involving Iran and Ukraine further underscores the complex geopolitical landscape.
Kuwait's foreign ministry has condemned the Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, specifically denouncing Saturday's strike on the Saudi vessel NCC MASA as a "flagrant violation of international law" and a threat to maritime security and international trade. The ministry stated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and backed all measures the kingdom is taking to protect its sovereignty and security.
The Houthi movement had previously declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, which was followed by attacks on vessels. In response, Riyadh conducted strikes on the Houthi-held city of Hodeidah. The Houthi group subsequently claimed responsibility for striking Saudi oil facilities.
In a separate development, Iran summoned Ukrainian diplomats after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea resulted in at least one sailor killed and another wounded. Ukraine stated it was targeting Russian vessels carrying Iran-linked military cargo, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserting that Russia is aiding Iran in its military campaign in the Middle East.