Kuwait would not let others use its territory for any attacks against its neighbors including Iran, said the Kuwaiti government Tuesday.
Kuwait "would not allow Kuwaiti land to be used to assault any country," said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Defense Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah during a Ramadan meal, the official KUNA news agency reported.
Calling Iran a "friendly" neighbor, he said Kuwait would not agree to see Iran "in a difficult position."
Kuwait is ready to react to any emergencies which may threaten its peace and security, he told local media after the meal, saying a budget draft which aims to improve Kuwaiti forces' combat ability is expected to be discussed at the country's supreme defense meeting.
Media reports said Washington is planning a lighting attack against Iran and senior military officials from the United States, Britain and France have paid frequent visits to Kuwait recently. Such reports have aroused concerns that the Gulf region is headed for another war.
Washington has accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian program, seeking tougher sanctions on Iran through the UN Security Council.
Meanwhile, Washington has never ruled out military action against Iran to curb Tehran's alleged nuclear programs.
Iran, while strongly denying the U.S. allegations, has insisted that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and voiced hope for talks to defuse the nuclear standoff.
Source: Xinhua
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