Kuwait has formally condemned Iran for launching attacks on two oil tankers registered to the United Arab Emirates.
The incident marks a direct escalation in maritime hostilities, targeting commercial energy infrastructure rather than military assets alone.
The development intensifies concerns over the security of Gulf shipping lanes.
With commercial vessels now explicitly targeted, insurers and shipping operators face heightened risk assessments for transit through the region.
This follows a broader pattern of aggression, including recent ballistic missile strikes by Iran on U.S. forces in Kuwait, which has already destabilized the security environment.
The Muslim World League has previously condemned Iran's targeting of commercial vessels and its aggression against GCC members.