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US and 6 Gulf states joint statement: Iran's "indiscriminate and reckless attacks" condemn

·Washington D.C. / Gulf region

The United States and six Gulf allied states — Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE — issued a joint statement condemning Iran's "indiscriminate and reckless attacks across the region, which targeted sovereign territories, endangered civilians, and inflicted damage on civilian infrastructure." The statement confirmed attacks in Bahrain, Iraq (including Kurdistan), Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. They affirmed their "right to self-defense" and commended "effective cooperation in air and missile defense that prevented greater loss of life."

Joint statement from the US and six allied Gulf states: "Iran's actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability." "Targeting civilians and non-combatant states is reckless behavior that undermines stability." "We stand united in defense of our citizens, our sovereignty, and our territories, and we reaffirm our right to self-defense in the face of these attacks, while underscoring our commitment to regional security and commending the effective cooperation in air and missile defense that prevented greater loss of life and destruction." Signatories: United States, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates. The statement confirmed Iranian attacks occurred in: Bahrain, Iraq (including the Kurdistan Region), Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This is the broadest US-Gulf coalition statement since the 1991 Gulf War. The inclusion of Qatar is notable — Qatar has historically maintained closer ties to Iran than other Gulf states and hosts the Al Udeid US air base.
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Actor responses

United StatesSUPPORTINGofficial_statement

US-Gulf joint statement: Iran's indiscriminate and reckless attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable. Six Gulf states join US in condemning Iranian retaliatory strikes.

IranOPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran Foreign Ministry: Gulf states that host US bases have made themselves party to aggression against Iran. Their condemnation is illegitimate.

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U.S. Central Command@@CENTCOMBREAKING

Day 3 update: CENTCOM has now struck over 1,000 targets in Iran. Missile sites, command infrastructure, naval vessels, air defense systems all targeted. 6 US service members have been killed — our deepest condolences to their families. Major combat operations continue. Freedom of navigation is being protected.

PHAROS NOTECENTCOM Day 3 update: 1,000+ targets, 6 US KIA confirmed. Important milestone before 1,700+ on Day 4.
US Department of State@@StateDeptHIGH

Joint Statement by the United States, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates: "Iran's actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability." "Targeting civilians and non-combatant states is reckless behavior that undermines stability." "We stand united in defense of our citizens, our sovereignty, and our territories, and we reaffirm our right to self-defense." Full statement: state.gov/joint-statement-iran

PHAROS NOTE✅ Official State Department post. Broadest US-Gulf coalition statement since 1991 Gulf War. Notable: Qatar signing — historically closer to Iran — and Jordan (not a Gulf state but included). The "commending effective cooperation in air and missile defense" line is the diplomatic way of saying coalition air defense integration is working.