Kuwait has condemned the drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline and expressed full solidarity with the kingdom as Riyadh and Baghdad investigate the incident.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the pipeline, which crosses the Riyadh and Madinah regions, was targeted by several drones that it said originated from Iraqi territory. The ministry said the attack caused casualties and material damage and described it as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and international law.
The statement also framed the incident as a threat to energy security. Kuwait warned that attacks on critical infrastructure could deepen regional instability and urged the Iraqi government to take measures to ensure its territory is not used as a launch point for future attacks.
Kuwait reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia and for measures taken by the kingdom to protect its sovereignty, security, stability and interests.
The condemnation followed Saudi Arabia’s temporary closure of the East-West pipeline. The BBC reported that the drones were launched from Iraq and that the 1,200-kilometre route was shut as a precaution while damage was assessed. The pipeline is strategically important because it allows Saudi crude to reach the Red Sea coast without relying entirely on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq’s prime minister’s office said an investigation was opened after the launch area was traced to Maysan province, which borders Iran. The regional operations commander was removed from his position after the origin of the attack was confirmed, according to the BBC.
Saudi Arabia did not immediately announce retaliatory action. Riyadh said it would support Iraqi efforts to prevent attacks launched from Iraqi territory against neighbouring states, while also reserving its right to take measures needed to protect its security and infrastructure.
The Gulf Cooperation Council separately condemned the attack, underscoring the wider regional concern surrounding strikes on critical energy facilities. The incident comes amid broader pressure on maritime and land-based energy routes across the Middle East.
Kuwait’s statement is significant both as a bilateral expression of support for Saudi Arabia and as part of a broader GCC response. It places emphasis on two priorities: protecting national sovereignty and preventing Iraqi territory from becoming a staging ground for cross-border attacks.
The full scale of the damage and the duration of the pipeline interruption remained subject to Saudi assessment. GulfPulse will continue to treat operational details, attribution and any subsequent military or legal response as developing facts requiring confirmation from official authorities and independent reporting.
