Gulf and Arab solidarity with Kuwait and support for its sovereignty and security

Gulf and Arab states expressed their strong condemnation of Iranian attacks against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, emphasizing the urgent need for an immediate and complete halt to all military actions and aggressions that threaten the security and stability of the region.

In this context, Saudi Arabia today strongly condemned the continued brazen Iranian aggression against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, reaffirming its full support for sister nations in the measures they take in response to Iranian attacks that violate international law and principles of good neighborliness.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, reiterated the Kingdom’s total rejection of Iran’s blatant attacks on infrastructure and civilian and vital facilities, including an electricity generation station and a water desalination plant in Kuwait. It stressed the importance of an immediate cessation of all forms of military escalation to safeguard the security and stability of the region’s countries and peoples.

For its part, Qatar strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks on its territory and on the territories of Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, deeming them a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the targeted states, and a flagrant breach of international law, the UN Charter, and principles of good neighborliness.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a declaration that the continuation of these attacks constitutes a dangerous escalation that could complicate efforts to contain tensions and undermine political and diplomatic initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability in the region. It held Iran fully legally responsible for these attacks and their ensuing repercussions and consequences.

The ministry also affirmed that Qatar reserves its full right to respond in accordance with international law, Article 51 of the UN Charter, and to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and citizens. It reiterated Qatar’s full solidarity with sister nations and its support for all legitimate measures they take to preserve their sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

It stressed the necessity of an immediate and complete halt to all military actions and aggressions threatening the region’s security and stability, refraining from anything that could widen the scope of escalation, and returning seriously to dialogue and negotiations, while adhering to understandings achieved through diplomatic efforts.

The statement reiterated the UAE’s full solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, affirming its support for all measures aimed at preserving their security and stability.

For its part, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Bahrain’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the repeated, despicable Iranian attacks, which targeted civilian and vital facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan using missiles and drones. It described these attacks as a serious escalation threatening civilian safety, regional security, and stability, and as a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and principles of good neighborliness.

The ministry affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with sister nations and its support for the right of states to take all legitimate measures to defend their sovereignty, security, and stability, and to protect citizens and residents on their territories, in accordance with international law, Article 51 of the UN Charter, and the Joint Defense Agreement of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

It expressed appreciation for the competence of the Bahrain Defense Force and the air defenses of regional states, and their high readiness to confront the despicable Iranian attacks and defend the sovereignty of their countries and the achievements of their peoples.

For its part, the Yemeni government strongly condemned the continued unjustified Iranian attacks using missiles and drones against Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan.

The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement received by KUNA, described these attacks as a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, a threat to regional security and stability, and a clear breach of international law, the UN Charter, and the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

The statement affirmed Yemen’s full solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan, and its support for all measures taken by these countries to safeguard their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

For her part, Egypt strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, including strikes on several civilian facilities and critical infrastructure.

In a statement issued today, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these actions constitute a blatant violation of the sovereignty of those countries, a serious escalation threatening the security and stability of the Gulf region, and an intensification of regional tensions.

Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with the sister nations and its steadfast support for them in confronting any threats to their security, stability, and territorial integrity.

The Council emphasized that this brutal aggression, which demands unequivocal condemnation, is part of Iran’s continuous hostile behavior and its persistent efforts to undermine regional security and stability, as well as to threaten international peace and security.

In this regard, it renewed its full solidarity and absolute support for Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, and all other Arab states in every measure they undertake to protect their security, sovereignty, territorial integrity, citizens, and residents.

In a statement, Al-Yamahi said that these attacks represent a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter, noting that their continuation and deliberate targeting of vital civilian infrastructure necessitate a firm international stance to halt them and prevent their recurrence.

He affirmed the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity with the targeted countries and its absolute support for the measures they are taking to safeguard their security and stability, preserve their sovereignty, and protect their citizens and residents.