Six Middle Eastern Nations Condemn Iranian Strikes and Invoke Self Defense Rights

On 26/03/2026, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan issued a joint statement condemning ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and wider region. The six governments described the strikes as blatant violations of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law, and warned that attacks on civilian and strategic infrastructure had increased during the escalation. The statement was released amid continued regional tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with multiple incidents reported across Gulf states in late March 2026. The joint declaration highlighted attacks on critical infrastructure and civilian facilities. Kuwaiti authorities cited a strike on a power and water desalination plant, as well as damage to fuel storage facilities at Kuwait International Airport. The countries also condemned launches attributed to Iran aligned armed factions operating from Iraqi territory, urging the Iraqi government to prevent armed groups from using its land as a launch platform. Officials said cross border drone and missile launches from Iraq had contributed to the widening regional confrontation. The six nations reaffirmed what they described as their full and inherent right to self defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and stated they would take necessary measures to protect national security and civilian infrastructure. The coordinated statement followed United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which called on Iran to cease threats and attacks against neighboring states and urged de escalation across the region.