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Security incidents and terrorist threats in Kuwait

Overview

In late July 2026, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior issued a statement refuting social media rumors regarding the arrest of a terrorist cell within the country. The ministry characterized these reports as unfounded and warned the public that spreading false news could lead to legal accountability.

By mid-August 2026, security agencies reported that they had successfully foiled a terrorist plot targeting an unnamed vital facility. A Kuwaiti national affiliated with Daesh was arrested after investigations revealed he had received training in explosives and drone manufacturing. The suspect had reportedly constructed a drone specifically for the intended attack and has been referred to authorities for legal proceedings.

Entities

Ministry of Interior · Daesh · Kuwait

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Kuwait foils terrorist plot targeting vital facility

    Kuwaiti authorities foiled a terrorist plot targeting a vital facility and arrested a national affiliated with Daesh who had trained in explosives and drone manufacturing.

  2. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Kuwait Ministry of Interior Refutes Terrorist Cell Arrest Rumors

    Kuwait's Interior Ministry said social‑media claims of a terrorist cell arrest are unfounded, urging the public to rely on official sources and warning that spreading false news may be punishable.

Sources

1956.mandiner.hu · alaraby.co.uk · gulfnews.com