From Fox News: Arab nations are sounding off against Iran after the regime launched strikes against U.S. interests in neighboring countries in the region in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran’s leaders.
The Iranian response targeted all U.S. bases in the Gulf, except for U.S. bases in Oman, Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin reported, since the Omani foreign minister had tried to mediate the nuclear talks in Geneva, even flying to Washington, D.C., to meet Vice President JD Vance at the White House on Friday to try to avert what is quickly turning into a regional war.
Griffin reported that approximately 40 missiles had landed in Israel. Meanwhile, the U.S. military in Iraq intercepted at least one missile targeting U.S. facilities. Additionally, Iran appeared to hit the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, but no casualties were reported.
Iran also launched missiles at Saudi Arabia and Jordan, where the U.S. has squadrons of advanced fighter jets, Griffin reported.
Gulf states, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE, condemned Iranian strikes and reserved the right to defend themselves.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said it reserves the right to defend itself after Iranian aggression targeting Qatari territory. Its Defense Ministry “successfully thwarted a number of attacks targeting the country’s territory.” Authorities reported no immediate injuries or damage in residential areas.
Saudi Arabia said it supports its allies and warns of consequences for violating its sovereignty and international law.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported an attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles, which were intercepted by its air defense systems. Falling debris caused one civilian death and material damage. The ministry called the attack “a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the safety of civilians and undermines stability,” and stated the UAE “reserves its full right to respond.”
Jordan’s foreign minister posted on X that King Abdullah II condemns the attack on Jordan and any attacks on Arab countries, expressing solidarity with Arab countries against aggression.
Lebanon condemned the Iranian attacks and said it supports Arab states, rejecting any violations of their sovereignty.
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