KUWAIT — Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance has activated its emergency plan to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of financial and public services, following U.S. airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran.

The ministry announced the move in a statement on Sunday via its official account on the social platform X, citing a directive from the Kuwaiti Cabinet aimed at enhancing national preparedness and ensuring high-level government performance in all circumstances.

The emergency measures include the full readiness of shelters at the eastern and southern wings of the Ministries Complex, equipped to accommodate approximately 900 people.

The shelters are classified as C4 and deemed in “excellent” condition. In addition, storage areas at the eastern parking facility have been designated for emergency use.

The ministry also activated backup systems for its core financial platforms — Oracle and GFMIS — to ensure secure continuity of operations.

Remote work capabilities have been enabled through encrypted digital channels, supported by specialized cybersecurity software.

Coordination with key government entities, including the Ministry of Interior and Civil Defense, remains ongoing. A joint meeting was held to align response strategies and maintain optimal readiness in the event of further escalation in the region.

The move reflects heightened vigilance across the Gulf following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that American forces carried out “very successful” airstrikes on Iran’s Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites early Sunday. — SG