Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have collectively renewed their condemnation of Iranian attacks, which they assert violate their sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law, international humanitarian law, and the Charter of the United Nations. These attacks are reportedly conducted either directly by Iran or through proxies and armed factions supported by Iran in the region.
According to Emirates News Agency, the joint statement specifically highlights the attacks carried out by Iran-aligned armed factions from the Republic of Iraq against several countries in the region, targeting their facilities and infrastructure. Such actions are described as breaches of international laws and a violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2817 (2026), which demands that Iran cease any attacks or threats against neighboring states, including through proxies.
The nations expressed their commitment to maintaining fraternal relations with Iraq, urging the Iraqi government to take immediate action to halt attacks originating from its territory. This call to action aims to preserve regional relations and prevent further escalation.
The joint statement also reaffirms the countries' right to self-defense as outlined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. This right allows states to defend themselves, individually and collectively, in the event of aggression. The countries emphasized their readiness to take necessary measures to protect their sovereignty, security, and stability.
Furthermore, the statement condemns activities targeting the region's stability, allegedly orchestrated by Iran-aligned sleeper cells and terrorist organizations linked to Hezbollah. The nations praised their armed forces and security agencies for their role in confronting these threats and for their efforts in apprehending those involved in destabilizing activities.