US, Gulf Nations Denounce Iran’s Regional Missile Strikes

(MENAFN) The United States, along with Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, issue a strong condemnation on Sunday of Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless” missile and drone attacks across the region, as stated by reports.

In a joint statement, the countries say: “These unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory, endangered civilian populations, and damaged civilian infrastructure.” They describe Iran’s actions as a “dangerous escalation” that puts civilians at risk.

The statement emphasizes: “We stand united in defense of our citizens, sovereignty and territory and reaffirm our right to self-defense in the face of these attacks. We remain committed to regional security and commend the effective air and missile defense cooperation that has prevented far greater loss of life and destruction.”

The attacks come in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began Saturday morning, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior security officials. Iran retaliates with a series of drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, US assets, and multiple Gulf countries, leading many Gulf states to close their airspace.

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