Condemns
The Iranian attacks reportedly targeted Jordan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, marking a sharp escalation that further undermines the US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.
Iran suspended this rail service early on Thursday, according to Iranian state television, after US strikes reportedly targeted railway infrastructure in a new round of military operations against the Middle Eastern country.
Bahrain and Kuwait, two Gulf countries which host major American military facilities, announced intercepting hostile projectiles overnight, shortly after the United States hit several Iranian targets in response to an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Egyptian foreign ministry said the repeated attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait constitutes a grave escalation that threatens regional security and stability and heightens tensions.
Egypt’s foreign ministry warned that the Iranian attacks constitute “a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity” of these Arab states, and a “very serious escalation threatening the security and stability of the entire region.”
The Lebanese army said an “aggressive and barbaric” Israeli strike targeted a military vehicle on the Kfar Tebnit-Khardali road in Nabatieh city, killing a brigadier general, a captain and a soldier.
The foreign ministry described the attack as a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a “dangerous escalation” that threatens security and stability in the Arabian Gulf and the entire Middle East region.
Egypt described these acts as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, representing an unacceptable provocation to the feelings of Muslims worldwide.
Egypt extended its condolences to the French government over the death of the soldier and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The Egyptian foreign ministry condemned “acts of intrusion and vandalism” targeting the Kuwaiti consulate general in Iraq’s Basra, as well as strikes on infrastructure in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain.
In a statement, Egypt’s foreign ministry stressed the need to uphold international law and ensure the protection and security of diplomatic missions, their premises, and personnel in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
In a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom described the remarks as “irresponsible” and a violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, and diplomatic norms.
Egypt expressed surprise at the remarks, saying they contradict the vision put forward by US President Donald Trump, his relevant 20-point plan related to ending the war in the Gaza Strip, and the Board of Peace meeting held in Washington on Thursday.
The foreign ministry described the Israeli settlement moves as a violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions.
“These systematic attacks against the Palestinian people are undoubtedly a blatant violation of international law and the four Geneva Conventions, undermining all efforts aimed at achieving security, peace, and stability.”
Egypt reaffirmed its support for the vital role MINUSCA plays in promoting peace and stability in the region, as well as for the countries contributing to UN peacekeeping operations.
“Egypt condemns the brutal terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in southwestern Niger, resulting in the deaths and injuries of dozens of victims,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.
Egypt condemns repeated attacks on UN forces in Central African Republic during the past few days.
