US and Gulf Allies Slam Iran Strikes as Regional Escalation

The United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned what they described as indiscriminate Iranian missile and drone attacks across the region, warning that the strikes endangered civilians and damaged critical infrastructure.

In a joint statement, the seven countries said the Iranian actions targeted sovereign territories including Bahrain, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. They stressed that the attacks represented a serious escalation and a clear violation of state sovereignty that threatens regional stability.

The statement said the strikes were “unjustified” and accused Iran of engaging in reckless behavior that risks widening tensions. The countries added that targeting civilians and states not directly involved in the conflict undermines regional security and international norms.

The seven nations reaffirmed their right to defend their territories and citizens, stressing their continued commitment to safeguarding regional security. They also praised what they described as effective regional cooperation in air and missile defense, noting that joint efforts helped reduce casualties and material damage.