Basra governor visits family of Iraqi fisherman killed by Kuwaiti coast guard

BASRA, Iraq — Basra Governor Asaad al-Idani visited Fav district on July 13, 2026, to offer condolences to the family of fisherman Najm al-Tamimi, who was killed when Kuwaiti coast guard forces opened fire on his vessel. Following the visit, al-Idani said the death certificate had been recorded as caused by "firearm injury" in order to safeguard the family's legal rights. He added that no party would be allowed to exploit the incident for personal interests. Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on July 11, 2026, that video evidence related to the incident had been presented by Kuwaiti authorities during a meeting between the two sides. The ministry added that Kuwaiti officials indicated the shooting was not intended to cause fatalities. No further details on any joint investigation or diplomatic follow-up were immediately available.