Kuwait Arrests Four IRGC-Affiliated Infiltrators on Bubiyan Island

Kuwait announced the arrest of four members affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island. The infiltrators confessed to planning hostile acts against Kuwait after being intercepted by Kuwaiti Armed Forces. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned the act as a flagrant violation of sovereignty and a breach of international law. Kuwait reserves its right to self-defense under the UN Charter.

Key Points: Kuwait Arrests IRGC Infiltrators on Bubiyan Island

  • Four IRGC-affiliated members arrested on Bubiyan Island
  • Infiltrators confessed to planning hostile acts against Kuwait
  • One Kuwaiti soldier injured, two infiltrators escaped
  • Kuwait condemns Iran, demands end to unlawful acts
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Arrested four IRGC-affiliated members planning to infiltrate Bubiyan Island: Kuwait

Kuwait arrests four IRGC-affiliated members planning hostile acts on Bubiyan Island. Iran condemned for violating sovereignty and regional stability.

"They confessed to being tasked with infiltrating Bubiyan Island aboard a fishing boat rented specifically to carry out hostile acts against Kuwait. - Kuwait Ministry of Interior"

Kuwait, May 12

Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said that Kuwaiti Armed Forces personnel have arrested members of an armed group from elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps based in Iran.

It revealed that members of the IRGC were infiltrating Bubiyan Island with the aim of carrying out hostile acts against Kuwait.

According to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior (MoI), four infiltrators were arrested who attempted to enter the country by sea.

The MoI also stated that during the interrogation, the infiltrators revealed their affiliation with the Revolutionary Guards in Iran.

"They confessed to being tasked with infiltrating Bubiyan Island aboard a fishing boat rented specifically to carry out hostile acts against Kuwait," the MoI said mentioning that their clash with Kuwaiti armed forces resulted in the injury of one Kuwaiti Armed Forces member and escape of two of the infiltrators.

Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed the state's strong condemnation and denunciation of an armed group from the IRGC of Iran infiltrating Bubiyan Island with the aim of carrying out hostile acts.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised Kuwait's demand that Iran immediately and unconditionally cease its unlawful hostile acts that threaten the security and stability of the region and undermine regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation.

It affirmed Kuwait's steadfast commitment to the principles of good neighbourliness and the rejection of the use of its territories and airspace to launch any hostile acts against any state.

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry stressed that the "hostile acts" carried out by Iran constitute "a flagrant violation" of its sovereignty, a grave breach of international law and the United Nations Charter and a brazen challenge to the international will and to Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026.

It also affirmed that Iran bears full responsibility for these hostile acts, and that Kuwait reserves its full and inherent right to self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, and to take such measures as it deems appropriate to defend its sovereignty and protect its people and residents on its territories, in accordance with international law.

- IANS

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Ravi K
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry has rightly condemned this act. The IRGC's actions threaten not just Kuwait but the entire Gulf region. India has strong ties with both Iran and Kuwait, so this is worrying news. Hope diplomacy prevails.
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Suresh O
Why does Iran always do such things? They have a history of proxy wars in the region. First it was Yemen, now Kuwait. India should urge Iran to follow international law and stop these adventures. 🚫
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Neha E
I have mixed feelings. Iran is our friend historically, but this is unacceptable under any framework of international law. Kuwait's response citing UN Charter Article 51 is spot on. Time for Iran to reconsider its actions. 🤔
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Arun Y
This is a clear provocation from Tehran. Indian foreign policy must balance its ties with Iran and Gulf nations carefully. But such violations should be called out loudly. Salute to Kuwaiti Armed Forces for their alertness. 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇼
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Priyanka N
The IRGC has been involved in such activities before. It's high time the international community takes a unified stand against these militias. Kuwait has shown restraint by going through diplomatic channels first. 💪
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Tyler Y
Why can't Iran just abide by international norms? This affects trade and

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