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Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three
Officials said 3 people were killed and 5 wounded as the strike triggered anger over border security and diplomatic protection.
- On Tuesday, angry crowds stormed the Kuwaiti Consulate in Basra, Iraq, removing the flag and breaching the compound after rockets fired from Kuwait's direction killed three people, including an eight-year-old child.
- Supporters of Iraq's pro-Iranian Popular Mobilization Militias led the protest, citing grievances over Kuwait hosting American forces and viewing the nation as a staging ground for raids into Iran.
- Rockets struck a residential house in Khor, Zubair, killing three people and wounding five; neither Kuwait nor Iraq officials have confirmed the origin or motive of the attack.
- Kuwait summoned Iraq's envoy Wednesday to protest 'acts of vandalism and destruction,' while Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain condemned the breach as a violation of the Vienna Convention.
- The Kuwaiti Ministry instructed its 5 million citizens to shelter in place early Wednesday, while Tehran threatened to target America's allies if its critical infrastructure is hit, escalating regional tensions.
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Pakistan condemns attack on Kuwaiti consulate in Basra, terms it violation of diplomatic norms
The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday condemned the storming and vandalism of the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait in Basra, calling it “the violation of the sanctity of the consular premises”. In a statement, the FO showed its deep concern over the incident that happened yesterday in Basra. “Pakistan strongly condemns such acts, which are inconsistent with established diplomatic norms and international law, particularly the Vienna Conven…
Pakistan expresses concern at storming of Kuwait’s consulate in Basra
Pakistan on Wednesday expressed concern at the storming and vandalism of Kuwait’s consulate in Iraq’s Basra, saying the act was “inconsistent with established diplomatic norms and international law”. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on X, Pakistan called for a thorough investigation into the incident and bringing those responsible to justice. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has noted with deep concern the reported storming and v…
Egypt condemns attacks on Gulf states, hopes US-Iran ceasefire will end them
The Egyptian foreign ministry condemned “acts of intrusion and vandalism” targeting the Kuwaiti consulate general in Iraq’s Basra, as well as strikes on infrastructure in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Basra Rocket Attack: Why Kuwait Hit Khor Al Zubair, Triggering Diplomatic Fallout
Three people were killed and five others injured when rockets struck a residential house in Khor Al Zubair, near Basra, on Tuesday, reportedly fired from the direction of Kuwait. The attack caused panic in the local community and sparked protests that culminated in the storming of the Kuwaiti consulate in Basra. Emergency services rushed to rescue trapped civilians, while security forces worked to restore order amid mounting tensions. Angry Prot…
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