WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) -- The United States, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan have deplored Iran's indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sovereign territories across the region.
"These unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory, endangered civilian populations, and damaged civilian infrastructure," the seven countries stressed in a joint statement issued late on Sunday.
The statement referred to Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Iraq - including the Iraqi Kurdistan Region - Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
"The Islamic Republic's actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability," the seven states warned.
"The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior." They vowed that that they would "stand united in defense of our citizens, sovereignty, and territory, and reaffirm our right to self-defense in the face of these attacks".
"We remain committed to regional security and commend the effective air and missile defense cooperation that has prevented far greater loss of life and destruction," they concluded. (end) amm.ibi