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Gulf Nations Condemn Iran's Attacks, Cite Regional Instability
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Gulf Nations Condemn Iran's Attacks, Cite Regional Instability

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain have strongly condemned Iran's recent attacks targeting their sovereignty.
  • The Gulf nations stated that Iran's actions escalate tensions and undermine international efforts for regional security and stability.
  • Kuwait reserves the right to respond, while Bahrain emphasized that security is not built with missiles and stability is not maintained by laying mines.

Gulf nations have issued stern condemnations following recent Iranian attacks that targeted the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry stated that Iran's ongoing assaults are escalating tensions and actively undermining international endeavors aimed at restoring security and stability in the region.

These violations undermine international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region.

โ€” Saudi Arabia's Foreign MinistryDescribing the impact of Iran's attacks on regional stability.

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry issued a strong warning, asserting the nation's right to retaliate against the Iranian attacks. The ministry condemned the assaults, particularly those occurring earlier in the day, labeling them a direct threat to the region's security and stability.

Bahrain's Foreign Ministry also reacted sharply, denouncing Iran's actions as a clear violation of the sovereignty of both Bahrain and Kuwait. The ministry articulated a strong stance, stating, "Security is not built with missiles and drones, and stability is not maintained by laying mines."

Kuwait reserves the right to respond to Iran's attacks against the country.

โ€” Kuwait's Foreign MinistryAsserting Kuwait's stance on retaliation.

These statements follow claims by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that they targeted U.S. bases in the region with missiles after an alleged attack by the U.S. military on Sirik and Qeshm Island. The Kuwaiti army reported that its air defense systems were activated due to missile and drone attacks targeting the country, while Bahrain's Interior Ministry announced that sirens were heard across the nation.

Security is not built with missiles and drones, and stability is not maintained by laying mines.

โ€” Bahrain's Foreign MinistryCriticizing Iran's methods and emphasizing a different path to security.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.