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Arab News reported that Saudi authorities indicated the drones were intercepted before reaching their targets, triggering immediate condemnations from Gulf states, other Arab nations and regional bodies. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi described the incident as a dangerous escalation by Iran-backed militias in Iraq that represented a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional security and stability. Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia together with its support for all measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Yamahi echoed the stance by stating that Saudi security constitutes an integral part of Arab national security while expressing the parliament’s backing for Saudi efforts to protect its territory and national assets.
Statements from the Bahraini and Kuwaiti foreign ministries characterized the attacks as a blatant breach of Saudi sovereignty that challenged UN Security Council Resolution 2817 in addition to the UN Charter. Bahrain urged decisive Iraqi government action to place all weapons under state control and prevent its territory from being used to launch strikes against neighboring countries. Kuwait stressed that Saudi security remains inseparable from the security of other GCC member states while pledging complete support for Riyadh’s defensive steps. Both ministries highlighted risks to energy supplies and broader regional stability arising from the incident.
Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt issued parallel denunciations that cited violations of international law and threats to Saudi stability. Qatar pointed to breaches of the principles of good neighborliness in its statement while the UAE described the launches as a clear threat to the Kingdom’s security that required a firm response. Egypt rejected all forms of aggression targeting Saudi Arabia or other Arab states and called for an immediate halt to such escalations according to its Foreign Ministry. Each government reaffirmed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures to preserve its sovereignty.
Oman, Libya, Palestine and Jordan added their condemnations through official channels with similar expressions of support for the Kingdom. The Omani Foreign Ministry stressed the importance of avoiding actions that could further threaten regional security while Libya warned that targeting civilian infrastructure endangers global energy security and advocated de-escalation through diplomatic channels. Jordan’s Foreign Ministry told The Jordan Times that the attacks constituted a flagrant violation of sovereignty and international norms. The Palestinian presidency voiced its rejection of any aggression undermining Saudi security or stability and emphasized respect for state sovereignty under international law.
The Muslim World League joined the chorus of regional condemnations according to Arab News by labeling the attempted strikes a serious threat to stability across the Middle East. The latest events recall the 2019 Abqaiq-Khurais assault on Saudi oil installations which The New York Times reported temporarily halved the Kingdom’s crude production and raised immediate concerns over global energy supplies. A subsequent Baker Institute analysis of Persian Gulf oil infrastructure attacks noted persistent challenges in crafting effective international responses to such incidents involving militant groups with external backing.
Multiple statements referenced UN Security Council Resolution 2817 as part of the legal basis for rejecting cross-border attacks launched from Iraqi soil. The coordinated diplomatic push underscores how Arab governments view Saudi security as integral to collective regional interests. Officials from the involved countries continue to coordinate on preventing future violations of sovereignty.
