{"id":42136,"date":"2026-02-28T15:04:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T15:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=42136"},"modified":"2026-02-28T15:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T15:04:39","slug":"saudi-arabia-slams-iran-attacks-in-gulf-countries-says-ready-to-defend-brother-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=42136","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia slams Iran attacks in Gulf countries, says ready to defend brother states"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on United States military bases in the Gulf on Saturday and said it was ready to defend its fellow brotherly states as open conflict broke out in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, the US and Israel jointly launched strikes on Iran that pushed the Middle East into renewed military confrontation and further dimmed hopes for a diplomatic solution to the West\u2019s long-standing effort to denuclearise Iran, despite Tehran\u2019s repeated assertions that it will not pursue nuclear weapons. In response, Iran targeted Israel and US bases in the Middle East. Explosions were reported in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Saudi Arabia said it strongly condemned and denounced what it said was &#8220;blatant Iranian aggression and a flagrant violation of the sovereignty&#8221; of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia also warned of serious consequences stemming from continued violations of national sovereignty and breaches of international law.<\/p>\n<p>#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces in strongest terms the blatant Iranian aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. The Kingdom affirms its full solidarity with and unwavering support for\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/hA2cVqvfmx<br \/>\n\u2014 Foreign Ministry \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde6 (@KSAmofaEN) February 28, 2026<\/p>\n<p>The kingdom later condemned attacks on its own areas of Riyadh and in the east, adding that they were repelled.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These attacks cannot be justified under any pretext or in any way, and they came despite the Iranian authorities&#8217; knowledge that the kingdom had affirmed it would not allow its airspace or territory to be used to target Iran. In light of this unjustified aggression, the kingdom affirms that it will take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its territory, citizens, and residents, including the option of responding to the aggression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>#\u0628\u064a\u0627\u0646 | \u062a\u0639\u0631\u0628 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0645\u0644\u0643\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629 \u0639\u0646 \u0631\u0641\u0636\u0647\u0627 \u0648\u0625\u062f\u0627\u0646\u062a\u0647\u0627 \u0628\u0623\u0634\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0644\u0644\u0647\u062c\u0645\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0625\u064a\u0631\u0627\u0646\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0627\u0641\u0631\u0629 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u062c\u0628\u0627\u0646\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u064a \u0627\u0633\u062a\u0647\u062f\u0641\u062a \u0645\u0646\u0637\u0642\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u064a\u0627\u0636 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0646\u0637\u0642\u0629 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peace and security.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar also expressed deep condemnation of the violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain and Jordan, vowing to safeguard the sisterly states with all measures.<\/p>\n<p>Statement | Qatar Strongly Condemns Targeting Its Territory and Sisterly States, Affirms Its Right to Respond<\/p>\n<p>Doha | February 28, 2026<\/p>\n<p>The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation of the targeting of Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles, considering it a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/tdDbO6yaYI<br \/>\n\u2014 Ministry of Foreign Affairs &#8211; Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) February 28, 2026<\/p>\n<p>The UAE said the attacks were a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the UAE\u2019s full solidarity and unwavering support for the countries in the region affected by these attacks, emphasising that their security is indivisible and that any infringement on the sovereignty of any state constitutes a direct threat to the security and stability of the entire region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of the use of the territories of regional states as arenas for settling disputes or expanding the scope of conflict, warning of the grave consequences of continued violations, which undermine regional and international security and threaten global economic stability and energy security.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The UAE reiterated its call for restraint and a recourse to diplomatic solutions and serious dialogue, emphasising that this remains the most effective path to overcoming the current crisis and safeguarding regional security and stability,&#8221; said a statement from its foreign ministry.<\/p>\n<p>It said the UAE retained its full and legitimate right to respond to the attacks in a manner that safeguarded its sovereignty, national security and territorial integrity, and ensured the safety of its citizens and residents, in accordance with international law.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The UAE will not tolerate any compromise to its security or sovereignty under any circumstances.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>UAE Condemns in Strongest Terms Iran\u2019s Blatant Missile Attacks Targeting the Country and Brotherly Nationshttps:\/\/t.co\/hqiwhZijBM pic.twitter.com\/wOS2BKkkro<br \/>\n\u2014 MoFA \u0648\u0632\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062e\u0627\u0631\u062c\u064a\u0629 (@mofauae) February 28, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Kuwait&#8217;s foreign ministry also slammed the attacks, affirmed its full solidarity with the states that were subjected to the attack and its support for all measures to preserve their sovereignty, security, and stability.<\/p>\n<p>\u0628\u064a\u0627\u0646 \u0635\u0627\u062f\u0631 \u0639\u0646 \u0648\u0632\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062e\u0627\u0631\u062c\u064a\u0629<br \/>\n\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062a 28 \u0641\u0628\u0631\u0627\u064a\u0631 2026<\/p>\n<p>\u062a\u0639\u0631\u0628 \u0648\u0632\u0627\u0631\u0629 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