Kuwait assures Iran no aggression will be launched from its soil – state media

Kuwait's Emir has assured the Iranian president that Kuwait will not allow any aggressive action to be launched against another country from its territory, according to a readout of the call published by Iran's state media.

During a phone call where the leaders exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah said, "The government and people of Kuwait, based on the constitution, will under no circumstances accept that an act of aggression be carried out from our soil against another country, and this position will never be affected by any factor," IRNA reported.

President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by saying that Iran, based on its Islamic beliefs, is ready for any cooperation to expand relations with Kuwait and other neighbors in various fields to deepen ties.

He also said that in resolving tensions, Iran will act solely based on rights and fairness, adhering strictly to these principles.

The Kuwaiti Emir's remarks, as reported by the Iranian media, come against a backdrop of reports indicating that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait have privately informed Iran they will not permit the United States to use their air bases for potential military action against Iran.

According to a Saudi source cited by an i24NEWS correspondent on X, Riyadh and Kuwait specifically conveyed to Tehran that this prohibition includes support operations such as refueling or reconnaissance for any such attack.

In a separate call with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Pezeshkian conveyed his hopes that the blessings of Ramadan would bolster unity among Islamic nations, expressing Iran's ambition to enhance ties with neighboring and Islamic countries.