The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong condemnation of recent Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, labeling these actions as a significant threat to the region’s security and stability. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that these strikes constitute a blatant breach of the sovereignty of neighboring nations and reiterated its unwavering support for the affected countries.
The ministry also criticized the assaults on Iraq’s Kurdistan region, cautioning that such acts could lead to further instability across the Middle East. In Kuwait, authorities reported that an Iranian strike targeted a power and water desalination facility, resulting in a fire and extensive damage to several electricity-generation units.
Meanwhile, Jordan’s military confirmed that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed three Iranian missiles that had breached the country’s airspace, with officials noting that there were no casualties or material damage reported. Bahrain’s armed forces similarly announced that their air defense systems had intercepted and neutralized multiple Iranian aerial threats.
These incidents occur amid rising tensions in the Middle East, following ongoing military exchanges involving Iran and the United States. The situation has prompted heightened concerns over the potential for further escalation and the broader implications for regional security.