The United Arab Emirates on Sunday strongly condemned Iran’s renewed missile and drone attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait, saying it blatantly violated the sovereignty of the two countries and posed a serious threat to regional security and stability.In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait and expressed support for all measures aimed at maintaining their security, stability and the safety of their citizens.
Bahrain says attacks reflect pattern of aggression
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Iran’s new attack on Bahrain, saying that Bahrain’s territory has once again become a target of ballistic missiles and drones.The latest attack confirmed Bahrain’s earlier warnings about Tehran’s actions, the ministry said, adding that Iran continued to carry out attacks despite international condemnation and previous commitments. It stressed that repeated strikes would neither impose a new reality nor weaken the Kingdom’s resolve.Bahrain described the attack as a “dangerous escalation” and accused Iran of deliberate and systematic aggression against the kingdom’s sovereignty and the security of its citizens and residents.
Kuwait intercepts two ballistic missiles
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry said its forces detected two enemy ballistic missiles in the country’s airspace at dawn and intercepted them in accordance with standard operating procedures.Meanwhile, Kuwait’s foreign ministry condemned Iran’s repeated “heinous” aggression against the country and warned that such actions threaten regional peace and security.
Attacks come after US takes new action against Iran
The attacks come amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone strikes on Sunday, saying they were in response to recent U.S. air strikes on Iranian military targets.Earlier, U.S. Central Command said it had struck Iran’s military surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities following an attack on a commercial oil tanker in the Gulf.U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement and warned that continued provocations could trigger a tougher U.S. military response.
Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
The latest developments come against the backdrop of rising tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.A multinational maritime agency overseen by the U.S. Navy recently expanded a shipping corridor near Oman to facilitate maritime traffic through the waterway. Iran opposes the arrangement and insists it retains control of the strait passage, raising fears of a wider confrontation in the Gulf.
Revolutionary Guards issue warning
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the attack, which it said targeted Kuwait’s al-Asad Air Base and warned that further violations of the ceasefire would lead to a “complete halt” of ongoing diplomatic efforts.according to a report khaliji eraThe UAE reaffirmed its firm support for Bahrain and Kuwait while stressing the importance of maintaining regional stability amid recent escalations. The report noted that the two Gulf states condemned the attack and vowed to take all necessary measures to protect national security.The Revolutionary Guards, which oversee Iran’s ballistic missile program and answer directly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, are seen playing an increasingly important role in Tehran’s security and military strategy.
