Iran Says Kuwait, Bahrain Bear Direct Responsibility For US Attacks On Iranian Oil Tankers

Tehran, Iran: Condemning the US attack on Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and a telecommunication tower on Qeshm Island, Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, June 3 said that Kuwait and Bahrain bear direct responsibility for the attack.

The Islamic Republic further stated that it would act. The comments come hours after drones and missiles struck Kuwait International Airport, inflicting severe damage to the facilities at the airport, and injuring several people.

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Tehran said that it will use all available means to respond, including by targeting the source of any future attacks. Since the US and Israel launched war against Iran in February this year, Iran has been accusing the US “terrorist Army” and the “Israel Zionist Forces” of stoking Gulf tensions by attacking a commercial vessel and a communications tower.

Tehran warned that nations that allow their territory to be used to launch strikes will face consequences. “Any country that permits aggressor parties to use its territorial, maritime, or airspace, or the facilities and bases located within its territory to carry out or support military aggression against Iran is in clear violation of the fundamental rules of international law and the principle of good neighbourliness,” Iran said.

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