Saudi Arabia Leads Arab Condemnation of Iran’s Latest Strikes on Gulf States
Dubai— Saudi Arabia on Sunday led a wave of condemnation from Gulf and Arab states after Iran launched fresh attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with regional governments describing the strikes as violations of sovereignty, international law and efforts to preserve stability.
In a statement, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks in the strongest terms, rejecting what it described as assaults on Kuwait, Bahrain and the security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Kingdom said the attacks constituted a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, warning that such actions undermine regional and international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability.
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned what he described as terrorist Iranian attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait, saying they posed a direct threat to the security, stability and safety of citizens and residents in both countries.
Albudaiwi added that the continued attacks were undermining diplomatic efforts to resolve the regional crisis and reinforce peace and security.
The United Arab Emirates also condemned what it called renewed Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as flagrant violations of the two countries’ sovereignty and a threat to regional security.
Qatar denounced the attacks and urged all parties to pursue dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation while adhering to the memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing regional tensions.
Jordan expressed solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain, describing the attacks as a serious violation of their sovereignty and reaffirming support for measures taken by both governments to safeguard their territorial integrity and protect their citizens and residents.
Egypt also condemned the reported Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, calling them an unacceptable escalation that threatened regional security and jeopardized ongoing efforts to reduce tensions.
Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry said the latest strike, carried out before dawn, represented a flagrant violation of the country’s sovereignty and a direct threat to its national security. The ministry said the attacks breached international law and the United Nations Charter and warned that continued aggression would undermine diplomatic efforts to restore stability.
Bahrain said Iran had again targeted the kingdom with ballistic missiles and drones, describing the attacks as a deliberate and systematic policy of aggression rather than isolated incidents. The government reaffirmed its rejection of actions that violate state sovereignty and called for renewed diplomatic efforts to preserve peace across the Gulf.
The Muslim World League also condemned Iran’s earlier drone attacks against Bahrain. Secretary-General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said the strikes violated religious principles, international law and humanitarian norms while undermining efforts to restore regional security and stability.
The latest diplomatic condemnations came amid heightened tensions in the Gulf following renewed exchanges between Iran and its regional adversaries, placing additional strain on efforts to sustain a fragile regional ceasefire.
