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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement Thursday denouncing Iran’s continued attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan as violations that threaten regional security and stability. According to the ministry, these actions breach principles of international law and good neighborly relations. The kingdom expressed full support for the measures taken by the three countries in response to what it described as Iranian aggression and stressed the need to preserve stability across the Gulf.
A Saudi Press Agency dispatch carried the full text of the ministry position, which rejected the Iranian behavior and demanded an immediate end to all forms of military escalation. The statement urged a return to dialogue and the resolution of disputes exclusively through diplomatic channels. This latest condemnation follows a series of reported incidents that have heightened tensions among Gulf Cooperation Council members.
The Qatar News Agency reported that the Saudi statement referenced a clear breach of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 alongside similar denunciations from multiple Arab states. Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan each faced distinct attacks that the collective response framed as direct challenges to national sovereignty. The unified Arab position underscored a shared commitment to confronting such threats.
Arab News reported that Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and other allies reaffirmed the right to self-defense while calling on the international community to condemn the actions and adopt firm measures against Iran. The Saudi assessment found that ongoing escalation risks broader instability affecting trade routes and energy security. Officials emphasized coordinated regional efforts to counter these provocations.
The Saudi Press Agency noted that the ministry’s stance aligns with previous positions that have consistently advocated respect for state sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution. Records from the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretariat show that comparable incidents have prompted emergency ministerial sessions in the past. The International Institute for Strategic Studies has documented a rise in cross-border incidents linked to Iranian-backed groups since 2020.
This condemnation arrives amid heightened regional tensions that have included United States strikes and Iranian threats to disrupt maritime commerce, according to reports compiled by Reuters. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has maintained that dialogue remains the only path to sustainable stability in the Gulf. Kuwaiti and Bahraini authorities have echoed these calls in their own statements following the attacks.
