By Faten Omar & B Izzak
KUWAIT: Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Totonji praised the Kuwaiti leadership, led by HH the Amir, for its “balanced and constructive” stance in condemning the Zionist attacks on residential areas in Iran. Speaking at a press conference at the Iranian Embassy on Monday, Totonji reassured that Kuwaiti nationals in Iran are safe and that their return is proceeding smoothly via land borders, in coordination with Kuwaiti and Iraqi authorities.
The ambassador strongly condemned the Zionist attacks, calling them a “flagrant violation” of the UN Charter and an “outright declaration of war”. He held the United States fully responsible, accusing it of backing the Zionist entity’s illegitimate and dangerous aggression. Totonji reiterated that Iran was not the aggressor but a victim of a premeditated assault amid ongoing diplomatic efforts related to its nuclear program.
He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to good-neighborly relations, particularly with Gulf states, and emphasized Iran’s respect for Kuwait’s position. “Iran remains open to dialogue and cooperation and will defend its sovereignty by all means if forced into confrontation,” he said, concluding, “Iran will not collapse or surrender — standing with Iran is not just political, it is a moral stance.”
Image posted on social media ashows contrails of ballistic missiles seen in Kuwait’s skies early June 16, 2025.
Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti army said on Monday that the ballistic missiles seen in Kuwait’s skies were at high altitudes and outside the country’s airspace. The army’s general staff also stressed that the missiles did not pose any threat to Kuwait and the population. Pictures posted on social media showed ballistic missiles, believed to be Iranian, clearly visible from Kuwait as the war between the Zionist entity and neighboring Iran rages.
Kuwait National Guard also denied conducting any operations in Kuwait’s skies, indicating that its forces are executing their duties in defense, security and supporting state bodies in cooperation with the ministries of defense and interior.
Ministries and government departments continued to review their contingency plans amid an intensification in the armed conflict.
Kuwait Fire Force said it is well prepared for the current situation and its teams are ready to deal with any emergency after the outbreak of armed hostilities in the region. Director of Public Relations Brig Mohammad Al-Ghareeb called on the public on Monday to call the department on 112 in case of any emergency to ensure swift action. He added the department has advanced systems capable of detecting and dealing with toxic chemical, biological and nuclear materials in addition to radiation and gas.
The Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources on Monday hosted a meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council officials to discuss food security amid the regional conflict. The meeting also discussed achieving self-sufficiency in food for the six member states. Minister of Electricity and Water Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem on Monday held a meeting with senior officials from the health ministry and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research to discuss readiness to deal with any environmental consequences of the regional conflict.
