02.03.2026 06:00
The USA, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE strongly condemned Iran's missile and drone attacks against countries in the region, emphasizing sovereignty and stating that they would exercise their right to self-defense in response to the attacks.
After Iran's missile and drone attacks on countries in the region, the US and Gulf countries issued a joint statement. Washington, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates described the attacks as "indiscriminate and reckless" and reaffirmed their right to self-defense.
STRONG REACTION TO IRAN'S ATTACKS
In the joint statement issued by the US, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, the missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Iraq (including the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government), Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE by the Islamic Republic of Iran were strongly condemned.
The statement emphasized that the attacks targeted sovereign territories, endangered the safety of civilians, and damaged civilian infrastructure.
"DANGEROUS ESCALATION THREATENING REGIONAL STABILITY"
The joint text expressed that Iran's actions violated the sovereignty of multiple states and represented a dangerous escalation threatening regional stability. It was noted that targeting civilians and countries not involved in conflicts is a reckless and destabilizing behavior. The parties stated that they are united in defending their citizens, sovereignty, and territories, reaffirming their right to self-defense in the face of the attacks.
EMPHASIS ON AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE COOPERATION
The statement also welcomed air and missile defense cooperation, which has been noted to be effective in preventing greater loss of life and destruction. The commitment to regional security was emphasized. The recent escalation of tensions, marked by claims of retaliation by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards against US bases and Washington's "zero casualties" statement, gained a new diplomatic dimension with this joint statement. The military activity in the region and mutual harsh statements indicate that the crisis has turned into a multilateral security challenge.