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