The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar condemned Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attack on Bahrain. The countries stated that the action violated Bahrain's sovereignty and undermined peace efforts in the region.
In a statement from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi described the attack as a "clear violation of Bahrain's sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability" and expressed full solidarity with Manama.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry emphasized that the attack violated international law and the United Nations Charter, and undermined international efforts to restore security and stability in the region.
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry described the attack, carried out with multiple UAVs, as a "clear violation of Bahrain's sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and stability." It noted that such actions seriously undermine peace and stability at a time when de-escalation efforts are ongoing.
Jordan's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, calling it "brutal." Amman stated that the attack was a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter, pointing to a dangerous escalation, and conveyed a message of full solidarity with Bahrain.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry also condemned the attack, stating that it constitutes a serious violation of Bahrain's sovereignty and international law. It reaffirmed support for measures to protect Bahrain's security.
Bahrain's Foreign Ministry announced in a written statement in the morning that a number of Iranian UAVs had targeted the country's territory.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced strikes on targets off the Iranian coast in response to an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had struck positions where the U.S. military is deployed in retaliation for the attack on the country's south. The UAV attack on Bahrain, coming at a time of heightened tension in the region, sparked strong reactions from Arab countries.
