Shafaq Kuwait Sentences Three to Death Over Iran-Linked Espionage and Assassination Plot
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- •Three men sentenced to death for espionage and assassination plot in Kuwait.
- •Eight additional defendants received five-year prison sentences.
- •The case involved links to Iran and Hezbollah, with plans to use explosives.
On October 26, 2026, Kuwait's Criminal Court sentenced three men to death for espionage linked to Iran and Hezbollah, and for plotting to assassinate the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef. Eight other defendants received five-year prison terms. The court found the defendants guilty of planning hostile acts against Kuwait, including using explosives to incite panic. The case highlighted attempts to undermine national security and public confidence in state authorities. The court emphasized that national security is a collective right and cannot be compromised by foreign powers. The sentences are subject to appeal, as reported by various local news outlets.
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