Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the infiltration of an armed group affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) into Bubiyan Island to carry out hostile acts against the sisterly State of Kuwait, following clashes with Kuwaiti armed forces before being arrested.
The incident resulted in the injury of a member of the Kuwaiti military.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the incident is a blatant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and a dangerous escalation threatening the security and stability of the region.
The Ministry reaffirmed Qatar's full support for Kuwait and all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and stability, while praising the vigilance of Kuwaiti authorities and their successful handling of the incident.
Qatar also stressed the need to halt the unjustified Iranian attacks against neighboring states, which are a flagrant breach of international law and a serious threat to regional security.
The Ministry expressed Qatar's wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured and prayed for the continued safety and protection of Kuwait and its people.
