Qatar considered the renewed Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait a “dangerous escalation” that would complicate efforts to contain tension and undermine political and diplomatic endeavors to achieve security and stability in the region.
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This came in a statement by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in which it said that the renewed attacks represent “a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the targeted countries and the integrity of their territories, and a blatant breach of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of good neighborliness.”
Qatar held Iran “fully legally responsible for these attacks and their repercussions and consequences.”
Qatar reiterated its solidarity with Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, and its support for the measures taken by the three countries to preserve their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
It called for an immediate and complete cessation of military operations that threaten the security and stability of the region, and for refraining from steps that could widen the circle of escalation.
She also stressed the need to return to dialogue and negotiations, and to adhere to the understandings that were achieved through diplomatic efforts.
For its part, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Iran’s attacks on a number of sites in the country were a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability.
The ministry explained in a statement that the attacks occurred at dawn on Wednesday, and described them as “heinous Iranian attacks.”
She added that the continued attacks constitute “a grave breach of the provisions of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and a clear violation of Security Council Resolution 2817.”
The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry considered the attacks “a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region and undermines diplomatic efforts aimed at calming tensions and reducing escalation.”
It affirmed Kuwait’s right to take “all necessary measures to preserve its sovereignty, protect its security and interests, and ensure the safety of its people and residents on its territory, in accordance with the provisions of international law.”
On Wednesday, the US Central Command announced the completion of a wave of attacks that began on Tuesday and targeted sites belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard inside Iran, while Tehran responded by targeting what it said were US bases and targets in Arab countries in the region.
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel began a war against Iran, which included closing the Strait of Hormuz, vital to oil exports and global supply chains.
Iran responded with attacks on Gulf states and on what it said were “American and Israeli targets” in the region, before a ceasefire was reached.
On June 18, 2026, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz to navigation, but it later stalled due to disagreements over its implementation and the security of the waterway.
The clashes resumed last July, before that it was resuming its strikes on targets inside Iran.
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