Major Arab powers, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Oman, have strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on the Al Udeid US Air Base in Qatar, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional peace.
In a statement issued Monday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attack as a "blatant violation of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness”. The Kingdom declared the assault “unacceptable and cannot be justified under any circumstances” and pledged full solidarity with Qatar in the face of the escalating tensions.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the aggression launched by Iran against the brotherly State of Qatar,” the statement said. “The kingdom asserts its support and stance by the brotherly State of Qatar.”
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The United Arab Emirates also condemned in the strongest terms the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) targeting of the US base, describing it as a "flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace and a clear contravention of international law and the United Nations Charter".
The UAE has categorically rejected any attack that "threatens the security and safety of the State of Qatar and undermines the security and stability of the region".
The UAE Foreign Ministry reiterated its unwavering support for all measures Qatar takes to protect the security and safety of its citizens and residents, warning that continued military escalations could drag the region into dangerous instability with grave repercussions for international peace and security. The ministry emphasized the urgent need for diplomatic solutions and adherence to the principles of good neighbourliness.
It noted that serious dialogue is the only way to overcome current crises and preserve the security and stability of the region and the peace of its peoples.
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Meanwhile, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) issued a blanket condemnation of the missile strike, voicing concern over Iran’s growing military provocations in the region.
Bahrain and Oman join chorus of condemnation
The Bahraini Foreign Ministry called the Iranian attack an act of “open aggression” and expressed firm solidarity with the brotherly State of Qatar, while demanding an immediate de-escalation.
The Sultanate of Oman also issued a strong rebuke, labeling the missile strikes “illegal” and a violation of international norms. Oman reaffirmed its support for Qatar’s security and stability, calling for restraint and urging all parties to return to dialogue.
Following the attack, the Qatari Foreign Ministry in a statement: "The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter.
We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law."
"We reassure that Qatar’s air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles. A detailed statement regarding the circumstances of the attack will be issued later by the Ministry of Defense.
We also emphasize that the continuation of such escalatory military actions will undermine security and stability in the region, dragging it into situations that could have catastrophic consequences for international peace and security."
