Kuwait State Security Service foils Hezbollah-linked terror plot targeting key facilities, 10 arrested

Kuwait's State Security Service successfully thwarted a terrorist plot targeting vital installations in the country, arresting multiple citizens linked to the banned Hezbollah organization.

The Ministry of Interior announced that security forces carried out a pre-emptive operation to dismantle sleeper cells seeking to undermine national security.

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In a televised statement, Brigadier General Nasser Bouslaib, spokesman for the ministry, revealed that 10 Kuwaiti citizens were arrested following intensive surveillance and investigations.

The suspects were identified as members of a group affiliated with Hezbollah, which had been coordinating with foreign entities and sharing coordinates of targeted sites, posing a direct threat to national security.

The operation represents a significant security achievement for Kuwait in preventing potentially devastating sabotage attacks.

The arrested individuals were allegedly part of an organized plot that involved coordination with foreign entities to provide coordinates for targeted sites within Kuwait.

Investigations revealed that the cell had been planning and executing sophisticated sabotage operations aimed at undermining the country's sovereignty and stability.

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The group had established channels of communication with external parties to share sensitive information about key installations, which could have facilitated devastating attacks.

The plot specifically targeted facilities that, if successfully attacked, would have caused significant damage to national infrastructure and spread fear within Kuwaiti society.

The extent of the coordination and planning indicates this was not a spontaneous incident but a well-organized terrorist operation.

The arrested terrorists had received specialized training abroad in Hezbollah camps, including instruction on weapons handling and drone operation techniques.

“Thursday, 19 March 2026 05:00 By ARN News Staff Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says the State Security Service has foiled a terrorist plot targeting key installations in the country”

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This training was specifically designed to prepare them for carrying out sophisticated sabotage operations within Kuwait.

The curriculum included advanced skills in using various weapons systems and operating unmanned aerial vehicles, which could be deployed for reconnaissance or attack purposes.

The fact that group members traveled abroad for this specialized training indicates the international nature of the terrorist network and its ability to coordinate training programs across borders.

This level of preparation suggests the plot was not amateurish but involved significant investment in developing operational capabilities that could cause substantial damage to targeted facilities.

Following the arrests, Kuwaiti authorities seized a significant cache of evidence that substantiated the terrorist plot and revealed the sophisticated nature of the operation.

The confiscated items included firearms, ammunition, encrypted communication devices, drones, maps, narcotic substances, cash amounts, flags and images linked to terrorist organizations.

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Particularly concerning were the discovery of small drones and assassination weapons, indicating plans for targeted attacks.

The seizure of Hezbollah flags and images of Iran's slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Hezbollah's former leader Hassan Nasrallah further confirmed the ideological alignment of the group with these designated terrorist organizations.

This evidence provides concrete proof of the extent and seriousness of the planned attacks against Kuwait's national security infrastructure.

Kuwaiti officials responded to the thwarted plot with strong statements emphasizing the government's zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.

“Kuwait’s State Security Service has foiled a terrorist plot targeting vital installations in the country, the Ministry of Interior said on Wednesday”

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The Ministry of Interior stressed that Kuwait's state security and sovereignty are 'a red line that cannot be crossed,' warning that any cooperation, support, or sympathy with external terrorist entities will be met with strict and decisive measures.

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Brigadier Abusulaib vowed that security agencies would deal with the utmost firmness against anyone attempting to harm national security or cooperate with such groups, assuring citizens that Kuwait's security and sovereignty are well-protected.

The ministry also confirmed that the suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecution and emphasized that those involved would face the maximum penalties under Kuwaiti law.

The ministry also confirmed that the suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecution and emphasized that those involved would face the maximum penalties under Kuwaiti law, sending a clear message that terrorism will not be tolerated in the country.

The announcement of the foiled Hezbollah-linked plot comes amid heightened regional tensions, particularly following Iranian attacks on Gulf states with missiles and drones since February 26, 2026.

Tehran has characterized these attacks as a 'military response to the American-Israeli attacks,' though they have caused damage to civilian facilities in Gulf states including airports, ports, and residential buildings.

Kuwaiti authorities have been particularly vigilant during this period of increased security threats across the region.

The timing of the plot's discovery and foiling suggests a coordinated effort by terrorist networks to exploit the current regional instability.

The operation highlights Kuwait's commitment to maintaining its security despite facing complex regional challenges, including the ongoing Gaza genocide and related regional conflicts that have created an environment conducive to terrorist activities targeting Gulf states.