AMMAN — Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait on Wednesday renewed their condemnation in the strongest terms of "flagrant" Iranian aggressions, describing them as a stark violation of state sovereignty and territorial integrity.

 

In a joint statement, the countries reiterated that these attacks, whether conducted directly or through Iranian-backed armed factions, constitute a clear breach of international law, the United Nations Charter, and relevant conventions, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

The statement specifically highlighted attacks launched from Iraqi territory by pro-Iranian factions targeting regional states and vital installations.

 

Such actions, the countries noted, violate UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which explicitly demands that Tehran immediately and unconditionally cease all aggressions or threats against neighbouring countries, including the use of proxies.

 

While underscoring their “deep-rooted brotherly” ties with Iraq, these nations called on the Iraqi government to take "immediate measures" to halt the activities of armed factions and militias to prevent further escalation.

 

The statement also highlighted the countries' "full and inherent right to self-defence" in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which guarantees the right to individual or collective self-defence in the event of an armed attack.

 

The statement condemned destabilising activities planned by "sleeper cells" loyal to Iran and terrorist organisations linked to Hizbollah. The states commended the vigilance of their security agencies and the bravery of their armed forces in intercepting these attacks, dismantling operative cells, and uncovering "malicious plots" aimed at undermining regional security and public safety.