Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting multiple countries in the region. The strikes, which hit Bahrain, Iraq (including northern Iraqi Kurdistan), Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, endangered civilians, damaged infrastructure, and violated the sovereignty of affected states, officials said.
The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today, Monday, 2 March, that Iran's actions represent a serious escalation that threatens regional stability. The ministry described targeting civilians and non-belligerent states as "reckless" and "destabilising".
"We stand united in defence of our citizens, sovereignty, and territories; reaffirm our right to self-defence against these attacks; underscore our commitment to regional security; and commend the effective cooperation in air and missile defence that prevented greater loss of life and destruction," the joint statement said.
Yesterday, the ministry summoned the charge d'affaires of the Iranian embassy in Amman and delivered a strong protest message to Tehran over the attacks. The ministry condemned the strikes as a blatant violation of Jordanian and Arab sovereignty, a flagrant breach of international law and the UN Charter, and an unacceptable escalation threatening citizen safety and regional security.
Spokesperson Ambassador Fouad Al-Majali said Monday that Jordan demanded an immediate halt to attacks targeting its territory, respect for its sovereignty, and adherence to international law and principles of good neighbourliness.
He emphasised that Jordan would take all necessary measures to protect its citizens, security, and sovereignty.
In Qatar, Iranian attacks continued for the third consecutive day. Early Monday, air-raid sirens warned citizens and residents to remain indoors and only leave home if absolutely necessary.
Qatar's Ministry of Defence said Monday in a post on X: "The country was targeted by two Iranian drones. One struck a water storage facility and a plant in Mushaid Energy, while the other hit an energy facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City under QatarEnergy. No casualties were reported. Authorities will assess the damage and announce the results."
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majid Al-Ansari told CNN that "the intercepted Iranian attacks targeted civilian infrastructure," adding, "Such attacks cannot go unanswered."
Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry issued warnings against gathering near incident sites or filming and sharing footage. It also banned drone use by individuals or institutions under penalty of liability.
The Qatari Cabinet extended remote work on Monday for employees in all ministries, government agencies, public institutions, and the private sector, except for those in military, security, health, or essential roles. Schools, universities, educational centres, and kindergartens continued remote learning until further notice.
Hamad International Airport advised travellers not to go to the airport until the Civil Aviation Authority announces the reopening of Qatar's airspace and urged passengers to check with airlines for the latest updates.
The Interior Ministry reported 16 injuries since the attacks began and urged the public not to approach unidentified objects or debris and to report them immediately via emergency number 999.
The Qatari Advisory Council condemned the Iranian attacks on Qatar last Saturday, 28 Feburary, calling them a "blatant violation of national sovereignty and a serious escalation undermining regional security and stability. It is inconsistent with the principles of good neighbourliness and violates international law and the United Nations Charter."
The council praised the defence, interior, and foreign ministries for their response, highlighting the armed forces' success in intercepting multiple missile waves, reflecting high professionalism and vigilance in protecting national security and territorial integrity.
The council reaffirmed Qatar's constructive role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the international community and urged an immediate halt to attacks and a return to negotiations to safeguard regional security.
The council also "condemned attacks on other friendly states, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, and Lebanon, expressing full solidarity and support for measures protecting their security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
The council urged citizens and residents to follow official safety instructions and rely on verified sources for information.
Article translated from Arabic by Afrah Almatwari. To read the original, click here.