Arab states condemn drone attack on Kuwait launched from Iraq

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Several Arab countries have condemned a recent drone attack on Kuwait, which has been blamed on Iran-aligned militia groups based in Iraq.

The Syrian foreign ministry on Saturday described the attack as “a blatant assault on state sovereignty and a threat to the security and stability of the region.” It also said in the statement that Damascus “reaffirms its categorical rejection of all forms of violations that undermine the security of brotherly states.”

Iraq has formed an investigative committee after two explosive-laden drones launched from its territory targeted border sites in Kuwait. No casualties were reported, though the incident caused material damage.

Qatar's foreign ministry called on the Iraqi government in a statement to “assume its responsibilities to prevent the recurrence of these attacks.”

Baghdad has also condemned the incident. Iraq’s Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari, during a phone call with his Kuwaiti counterpart Fahad al-Yousef al-Sabah, said the attack does not reflect the longstanding relations between the two countries and described it as a “sabotage” and “hostile” act.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were also among the Arab countries that condemned the strike.

The strikes come amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran following weeks of conflict, which has fueled a wave of drone and missile strikes by Iran and its allied armed groups across the region. These groups say the attacks are aimed at US-linked targets, though they have also affected multiple neighboring countries.