Condemnations of attempted attack on Saudi oil facilities by drones from Iraq: A blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and a threat to its security, stability, and territorial integrity

Arab condemnations continued to pour in over the attacks that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using drones launched from Iraqi territory.

Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber held a telephone conversation with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

During the call, the parties condemned and denounced the attacks the Kingdom suffered, which were carried out by drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber affirmed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security and sovereignty.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s condemnation and strongest denunciation of the attacks that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. These acts constituted a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a breach of international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817. The Ministry reiterated Kuwait’s full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security and sovereignty, emphasizing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of the attacks, denouncing the drone strikes launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq.

In an official statement, it affirmed the Kingdom’s resolve “to safeguard its security and sovereignty, deter the aggressors, and exercise its right to respond to the sources of aggression,” stressing “the necessity for the Iraqi government to take all necessary measures to ensure its territory is not used as a launching pad for aggression.”

Earlier, Saudi Defense Ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki announced that “air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones over the past hours that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions.”

He clarified, in a statement relayed by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), that “these terrorist attempts originated from Iraqi territory and were carried out by Iran-backed terrorist militias,” affirming the Kingdom’s inherent right to defend itself, its assets, and its retention of the right to respond at the appropriate time and place.

For his part, GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Bedawi expressed his condemnation and denunciation of the attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Al-Bedawi stated in a press release that these attacks represent a dangerous escalation, a blatant violation of international law, and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. He affirmed the GCC’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to protect its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

For its part, the Sultanate of Oman expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via drones, affirming its solidarity with the Kingdom in its measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the Sultanate stresses “the necessity to halt these attacks and refrain from any actions that could threaten the security and stability of the region.”

Similarly, the State of Qatar strongly condemned the attacks that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using drones launched from Iraqi territory.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed in a statement on Monday that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, and an infringement on its territorial integrity, as well as a flagrant breach of international law, the UN Charter, and principles of good neighborliness. The ministry affirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all lawful measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

The Kingdom of Bahrain also expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attempted attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities using drones launched from Iraqi territory. In a statement, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the attack as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, and a threat to regional security and stability, as well as to energy supplies. The ministry reaffirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its unwavering support for all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, security, stability, and to defend its territory and vital civilian infrastructure.

It further emphasized Bahrain’s steadfast support for Saudi Arabia in any response it deems appropriate against the sources of this aggression, based on shared destiny and the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties binding the two countries and their peoples. It clarified that the security and stability of Saudi Arabia are an integral part of Bahrain’s national security, and that any threat to them does not target a specific state alone but affects the security of the entire region and the interests of its peoples.

At the same time, the ministry praised the efficiency and high vigilance of Saudi air defenses in detecting, intercepting, and destroying the drones before they reached their targets, thereby preventing casualties and protecting civilians and national assets.

The United Arab Emirates also strongly condemned the aggressive drone attacks originating from Iraqi territory, which attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions of Saudi Arabia.

In a statement on Monday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that these aggressive attacks constitute a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministry renewed the UAE’s full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming its support for all measures aimed at preserving its security and stability.

For its part, Egypt strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, stressing that they represent a violation of its security and stability and an escalation that could undermine regional security and stability.

In a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, Egypt renewed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for the measures taken to safeguard its security and stability. It also reaffirmed its rejection of all actions targeting Saudi Arabia and other brotherly Arab states, calling for an immediate halt to these attacks to preserve regional security and stability.

Jordan also condemned on Monday the attacks that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions of Saudi Arabia via drones launched from Iraqi territory. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described in a press statement such acts as a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, and a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter.

The ministry affirmed Jordan’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its full support for all steps taken to protect its sovereignty, security, national assets, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

For his part, Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Yamahi condemned the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressing that these hostile acts constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s security and stability and pose a threat to regional security.

In a statement, Al-Yamahi reaffirmed the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of any actions targeting its security and stability, emphasizing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Arab national security.

He added that the Arab Parliament supports all efforts and measures undertaken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security and protect its territory and assets.

For its part, Pakistan strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that “these provocative attacks pose a serious threat to peace and stability throughout the region.”

The statement further affirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reiterating its strong and unwavering support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, peace, and prosperity.

It reiterated that Pakistan “has taken and will continue to take all possible steps to support efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace, security, and stability in the region.”