Kuwait Denies Missile Threats, Confirms Airspace Safety Amid Regional Escalation

Gulf Insider

6 hours ago

Kuwait's armed forces and government agencies on Monday reassured the public after social media was flooded with reports of ballistic missiles and alleged military activity in the country's airspace.
In a statement, the General Staff of the Kuwait Army confirmed that the missiles in question had been flying at 'very high altitudes and outside Kuwaiti airspace,' posing no threat to national territory.
'There is no cause for concern,' the statement read, urging citizens to rely solely on official sources for accurate information.
Addressing parallel rumors, the Kuwait National Guard also denied claims that its forces were conducting operations in the skies over the country. The Moral Guidance Directorate clarified that the Guard continues its regular security and defense duties in coordination with the Ministries of Defense and Interior, with no exceptional air missions being carried out.
Meanwhile, the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) reiterated its round-the-clock preparedness to respond to all forms of emergencies, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. Brigadier General Mohammad Al Gharib, KFF's Director of Public Relations and Media, emphasized the use of advanced detection technologies, specialized reconnaissance vehicles, and protective suits to safeguard critical areas — including land, sea, and airports.
On the same day, Kuwait's Public Authority for Agriculture and Fish Resources convened an emergency meeting with GCC counterparts to address regional food security. Director General Salem AlHai underscored the urgency of regional cooperation, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to ensure sustainable food and water security amid rising global pressures.
As regional tensions intensified following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait, Mohammad Totonji, sought to calm concerns. Speaking at a press conference, he assured that Kuwaiti citizens in Iran faced no travel issues and reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to peaceful neighborly relations.
Totonji condemned the strikes, attributing responsibility to Israel and, by extension, the United States.
He warned that any violation of Iranian sovereignty would be met with a firm response. 'We have always respected the territorial integrity of our neighbors and will continue to strengthen relations in the region,' he said, also highlighting the humanitarian consequences of the recent attacks.
At an emergency session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Director-General Rafael Grossi confirmed that there was no radiological impact outside Iran's Natanz nuclear facility.
However, he warned of possible internal contamination risks linked to uranium hexafluoride exposure, stressing the importance of transparent technical communication to manage fallout and prevent escalation.