KUWAIT March 9, 2026 – In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Kuwait has formally notified Iraq that some of the missile and drone attacks targeting its territory originated from Iraqi soil, according to statements from Iraq’s Foreign Ministry. This development comes amid an ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, where Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against US assets in the Gulf region.
The accusation was delivered by Kuwaiti diplomat Mohammed Hassan Al-Zaman during a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart, Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom. Kuwait urged Baghdad to take immediate action to prevent its territory from being used as a base for such assaults. In response, Bahr Al-Uloom affirmed that Iraq is committed to neutrality and is actively pursuing those responsible, emphasizing efforts to shield the country from the broader war’s fallout.
The attacks in question are part of a wave of Iranian drone and missile strikes that began on February 28, 2026, following joint US-Israeli operations against Iranian targets. Kuwait’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles over Ali Al-Salem Air Base, a key facility hosting US Air Force personnel. Since the onset of hostilities, Kuwaiti forces have neutralized 212 ballistic missiles and 394 drones, with 67 armed forces personnel injured in the process.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for launching hundreds of drones at US-hosted facilities in Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, describing them as initial steps in their retaliation. Recent incidents include drone strikes on Kuwait’s Social Security Building and fuel storage at Kuwait International Airport on March 7. Additionally, Iran-backed militias in Iraq have been implicated in attacks on US positions, further complicating Iraq’s position.
This finger-pointing highlights the spillover risks in the Gulf, where proxy forces and cross-border operations threaten to draw neutral states deeper into the conflict. Iraq has repeatedly denied involvement, but the presence of Iran-aligned militias within its borders has raised doubts about its control over security. Analysts warn that such incidents could strain Kuwait-Iraq relations and prompt stronger international intervention.
As the situation evolves, Life News Agency will continue monitoring developments in the region.
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