Kuwait foils terror plot targeting state leaders

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior says the country's State Security Service has foiled a terrorist plot and dismantled a network planning assassinations targeting state leaders and symbols.

In a televised statement, spokesperson Brigadier Nasser Abusulaib said six suspects were arrested following intensive surveillance, including five Kuwaiti citizens and one individual stripped of citizenship.

Authorities have also identified 14 fugitives abroad, including five Kuwaiti citizens, five individuals of revoked citizenship, two Iranians and two Lebanese nationals.

Investigations found the group linked to the banned Hezbollah, with suspects confessing to joining the organisation and receiving advanced training in weapons, explosives, surveillance and assassination tactics.

Officials say the suspects have been referred to prosecutors, stressing that Kuwait’s security is a red line and describing the plot as high treason.

The announcement follows earlier operations this month that dismantled a 16-member cell on March 16 and foiled a plot targeting vital facilities on March 18.