Kuwait Supports Saudi Arabia as Houthi Attacks Escalate

Kuwait's government issued a statement on September 15, 2026, affirming its alignment with Saudi Arabia's stance on the conflict. The statement came in response to a series of Houthi attacks that targeted Saudi oil infrastructure, including the Abqaiq facility, which is a critical hub for global oil supply. The attacks, which occurred over the previous week, have disrupted oil exports and raised concerns about energy security. The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has been conducting strikes on Saudi Arabia since 2015, escalating their attacks in recent months. The latest strikes, which occurred on September 14, 2026, involved multiple drones and ballistic missiles, according to Saudi military reports. Kuwait's support for Saudi Arabia underscores the deepening alignment between the two Gulf states in the face of regional instability. While the Houthi attacks have drawn condemnation from the international community, no direct military response has been announced by Saudi Arabia or its allies. Kuwait's backing of Saudi Arabia reinforces the broader regional coalition against the Houthi group, which includes the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and others.