A bird flying as smoke is seen in the sky in northern Bahrain following Iranian drone and missile attacks amid efforts by Bahraini authorities to intercept incoming projectiles.
Qatar condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait
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- Qatar held Iran responsible for the attacks and pledged solidarity with the affected countries and support for measures protecting their security and sovereignty.
- The Qatari Foreign Ministry called for an immediate end to military actions and urged all sides to return to dialogue and negotiations.
Qatar issued a strong statement Wednesday condemning the renewed attacks launched by Iran against the territories of Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
In an official statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Doha characterized the military strikes as "a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the targeted countries, and a blatant breach of international law, the United Nations Charter, and the principles of good neighborliness."
The Qatari Foreign Ministry emphasized that the continued military actions destabilize the region.
"The continued attacks represent a dangerous escalation that could complicate de-escalation efforts and undermine diplomatic and political initiatives aimed at restoring security and stability in the region."
The statement added that Qatar "holds the Islamic Republic of Iran fully and legally responsible for these attacks" and any resulting repercussions.
Reaffirming its diplomatic backing for its neighboring Arab states, Qatar declared its "full solidarity with the neighboring countries and its support for all legitimate measures taken to safeguard their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity."
The Ministry called for "an immediate and complete halt to all military actions and attacks threatening regional security and stability," urging all involved parties "to avoid steps that could widen the conflict and return to dialogue and negotiations, as well as adherence to understandings reached through diplomatic efforts."
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Regional escalation
The Iranian strikes on Sep. 1 came amid an escalation in regional hostilities, following US Central Command (CENTCOM) airstrikes targeting IRGC air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities, and communications facilities across southern Iran.
In response to the US assault, Tehran’s IRGC launched retaliatory ballistic missile and drone salvos late Tuesday, targeting facilities hosting US military personnel across the region.
The Jordan Armed Forces confirmed its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 10 of 13 incoming Iranian ballistic missiles over its airspace, with three falling in remote, uninhabited areas.
Air defense forces in Kuwait and Bahrain activated interceptors and destroyed incoming Iranian drones, preventing casualties in residential areas.
