WASHINGTON — The United States and regional partners strongly condemned the indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks launched by Iran across the region, according to a joint statement issued Sunday.The statement was released by the governments of the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates following recent attacks targeting sovereign territories across the Middle East.The countries said the strikes hit Bahrain, Iraq — including the Iraqi Kurdistan Region — Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, describing them as unjustified attacks that endangered civilian populations and damaged civilian infrastructure.“Iran’s actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability,” the statement said.“The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior.”The signatories affirmed that they stand united in defense of their citizens, sovereignty and territory, and reiterated their right to self-defense in response to the attacks.They also expressed their continued commitment to regional security and commended the effective air and missile defense cooperation that helped prevent greater loss of life and destruction.WASHINGTON — The United States and regional partners strongly condemned the indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks launched by Iran across the region, according to a joint statement issued Sunday.The statement was released by the governments of the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates following recent attacks targeting sovereign territories across the Middle East.The countries said the strikes hit Bahrain, Iraq — including the Iraqi Kurdistan Region — Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, describing them as unjustified attacks that endangered civilian populations and damaged civilian infrastructure.“Iran’s actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability,” the statement said.“The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior.”The signatories affirmed that they stand united in defense of their citizens, sovereignty and territory, and reiterated their right to self-defense in response to the attacks.They also expressed their continued commitment to regional security and commended the effective air and missile defense cooperation that helped prevent greater loss of life and destruction.
