US, Arab nations slam Tehran s drone, missiles strikes after US-Israel joint military action on Iran

The United States, along with six Arab nations, released a strong statement on Monday condemning Iran for its recent missile and drone strikes across West Asia. They described these attacks as ‘indiscriminate’, ‘reckless’, and a serious threat to regional stability. This statement came from the US, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE after Iran launched a series of strikes in response to US-Israel military actions against Iran. These actions reportedly resulted in the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family. The statement declared, “The United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran’s indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sovereign territories across the region, including Bahrain, Iraq—specifically the Iraqi Kurdistan Region—Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.” It added that these unjustified attacks endangered civilians and damaged essential infrastructure. The seven nations warned that Iran's actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of several nations and puts regional stability at risk. They highlighted that targeting civilians and countries not involved in conflicts is reckless and destabilizing. The governments reaffirmed their right to self-defense under international law and emphasized their unity in safeguarding their citizens and territories. “We stand united in defense of our citizens, sovereignty, and territory,” the statement affirmed. They also recognized the effective coordination of air and missile defense, which they credited with preventing greater loss of life and damage. “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 statement concluded. This acknowledgment highlights the increasing security collaboration between the US and its Gulf and regional allies in light of rising threats from Iran's missile and drone capabilities as tensions mount.