The governments of the United States of America, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement condemning recent missile and drone attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran across the region.
Key Points from the Statement
- The countries strongly condemned what they described as “indiscriminate and reckless” missile and drone strikes.
- The attacks reportedly targeted sovereign territories including:
- Bahrain
- Iraq — including the Iraqi Kurdistan Region
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- The Saudi Arabia
- The United Arab Emirates
- The statement characterized the strikes as:
- A dangerous escalation
- A violation of sovereignty
- A threat to regional stability
- An act that endangered civilian populations and damaged civilian infrastructure
Collective Position
The signatories emphasized that:
- They stand united in defense of their citizens, sovereignty, and territory.
- They reaffirm their right to self-defense.
- They remain committed to regional security cooperation.
- They praised effective air and missile defense coordination, which they said prevented greater loss of life and destruction.
The joint statement signals heightened regional coordination amid rising tensions and underscores a collective stance against cross-border missile and drone attacks.
