Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi praises 'one of the most difficult' cross-border intelligence operations ever conducted by his country

New Kuwaiti leader thanks Mark Esper for condolences, expresses concern over Trump's health

Statement calls for release of jailed protesters, urges government to adopt electoral reform and series of anti-corruption measures

As death toll nears 100, demonstrators demand reforms to battle corruption and soaring unemployment

Move comes after vestiges of Islamic State carried out attacks in remote province despite terror group's defeat