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April 7, 2026
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Iran Hits Back at Kenya Over UAE Stand in Escalating Gulf Attacks

Iran Hits Back at Kenya Over UAE Stand in Escalating Gulf Attacks

The statement from Iran comes amid Kenya's firm stance against Iran's attacks on Gulf states, especially the UAE, and promises to respond through diplomatic means to the escalating situation...

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The Iranian Embassy in Nairobi has responded to Kenya's condemnation of its strikes on Gulf countries, asserting its actions are an exercise of self-defense.

  • The embassy stated its strikes were a lawful response to initial US and Israeli attacks on its soil, consistent with international law.
  • Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Korir Singoei, had previously condemned the attacks on the UAE, calling them unjustified and a threat to global economic and environmental stability.
  • President William Ruto has also previously condemned Iran's retaliatory attacks, warning of their threat to international peace and security.

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