Gulf States and America in Joint Statement: Iran Threatens Regional Security
In a new escalation reflecting the rising tensions in the region, a joint Gulf-Jordanian-American statement condemned the Iranian attacks targeting civilian facilities in Gulf countries, affirming that these actions represent a direct threat to regional stability, describing the targeting of civilians and non-combatant territories as "reckless" and unjustified.
The statement was issued early today following a Gulf ministerial meeting held on Saturday evening, emphasizing that the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stand united in defending the sovereignty of the six nations and protecting their citizens.
The attendees also renewed their joint commitment to preserving regional security and confronting any aggressions that threaten the stability of the region.
The statement confirmed that the Iranian attacks caused damage to civilian infrastructure and endangered the lives of civilians, noting that they targeted sovereign territories in clear violation of international laws and norms.
The signing countries expressed their strong condemnation of what they described as "random and reckless" attacks that affected several sites in the region.
The statement also emphasized the right of countries to defend themselves against Iranian attacks, asserting that any unjustified aggression will not go unanswered without a unified stance to protect the sovereignty of nations and the security of their peoples.
This joint stance comes amid a rise in aggressions witnessed by Gulf countries in recent days, prompting intensive diplomatic moves and emergency meetings to discuss ways to respond and enhance security coordination between Gulf states and their international partners.
