Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, have renewed their condemnation of Iranian attacks. The coalition denounced these actions as violations of sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law, and the United Nations Charter, whether conducted directly or through proxies supported by Iran in the region.
According to Saudi Press Agency, these nations emphasized their criticism of attacks executed by Iran-backed armed factions from the Republic of Iraq. These actions are deemed breaches of international law and United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2817 (2026), which calls for an immediate cessation of any Iranian threats or attacks against neighboring countries, including those carried out by proxies.
The coalition expressed appreciation for their relations with Iraq and urged the Iraqi government to halt attacks from its territory to maintain fraternal ties and prevent escalation. They reaffirmed their right to self-defense as per Article 51 of the UN Charter, allowing states to defend themselves individually and collectively against aggression.
Additionally, the group condemned destabilizing activities by Iran-affiliated sleeper cells and terrorist organizations like Hezbollah. They commended their armed forces and security agencies for their efforts in countering these threats and apprehending those involved in malicious plots against regional stability.