Arab League condemns IRGC infiltration into Kuwait’s Bubiyan

May 12, 2026 / 9:17 PM

Sharjah 24 – QNA: The Arab League has strongly condemned the illegal and hostile infiltration by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) into Bubiyan Island, which led to a clash with Kuwaiti forces and the injury of a serviceman.

Arab League calls incident a threat to regional stability

In a statement on Tuesday, Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said the incident represents a dangerous precedent and a clear attempt to destabilise regional security at a sensitive time, describing it as a violation of international law, the UN Charter, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026).

Rejection of escalating regional tensions

The Arab League rejected what it described as escalating Iranian actions targeting several Gulf states, including attacks on territory and maritime areas, and called for an immediate halt to all hostile activities.

Full Arab solidarity with Kuwait

The Secretary-General reaffirmed full Arab solidarity with Kuwait and its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, stressing that Kuwait’s security is an integral part of Arab national security.