Saudi Arabia and Qatar have condemned Iran following reported missile attacks targeting parts of the Gulf region, declaring solidarity with affected states and warning of serious consequences.
The development comes after Israeli military and the US launched an attack on Iran.
In a statement issued by its Foreign Ministry, Saudi Arabia denounced what it described as “blatant Iranian aggression” and a violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.
The Kingdom affirmed its “full solidarity and unwavering support” for the affected countries and expressed readiness to deploy all its capabilities to back any measures they may take.
“The Kingdom affirms its full solidarity with and unwavering support for the brotherly countries, and its readiness to place all its capabilities at their disposal in support of any measures they may undertake,” it said.
Riyadh also warned of “grave consequences” arising from continued violations of state sovereignty and breaches of international law.
Separately, Qatar said it strongly condemned what it called the targeting of its territory with Iranian ballistic missiles, describing the move as a “flagrant violation” of its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a statement issued in Doha on Saturday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack constituted a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability.
The ministry stressed that Qatar reserves the right to respond in accordance with international law and in a manner proportionate to the aggression, in defense of its sovereignty and national interests.
Doha noted that it has consistently advocated dialogue with Iran as the preferred path for resolving disputes peacefully and reducing regional tensions.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the targeting of Qatari territory is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness and cannot be accepted under any pretext or justification,” Qatar said.
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