Arab nations condemn Iran retaliatory strikes on their territories

Arab countries are taking action against Iran after the regime launched attacks against US interests in neighboring countries in the region in retaliation for joint US-Israeli attacks on Iranian leaders.

Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin reported that Iran’s response targeted all US bases in the Gulf except US bases in Oman; Oman’s foreign minister tried to mediate nuclear talks in Geneva, even flying to Washington DC to meet with Vice President J.D. Vance at the White House on Friday to try to prevent what was quickly escalating into a regional war.

Griffin reported that approximately 40 missiles fell on Israel. Meanwhile, the US military in Iraq intercepted at least one missile targeting US facilities. Iran was also seen striking the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, but no casualties were reported.

According to Griffin’s report, Iran also fired missiles at Saudi Arabia and Jordan, where the United States has advanced warplane fleets.

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates were among the Gulf states that condemned Iran’s attacks, while many said they reserved the right to defend themselves and respond appropriately to attacks on their sovereign territory.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it reserved the “full right” to defend itself after what it described as Iranian aggression targeting Qatari territory. The Ministry of Defense said it “successfully prevented a series of attacks targeting the country’s territory” after multiple alerts were raised. Authorities reported no immediate injuries or damage in residential areas.

The locations of US military bases in the Gulf are seen as linked to Iran. (Fox News)

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it affirmed its “full solidarity with the sister countries and their unwavering support” and warned of “serious consequences resulting from the continuous violation of the sovereignty of states and the principles of international law.”

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The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said the country “was exposed to an apparent attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles”, adding that its air defense systems “successfully intercepted a number of missiles”. Authorities said debris fell into a residential area, causing “the death of an Asian civilian” and property damage.

Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin reports that Iran struck the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, but no casualties were reported. (Fox News)

The ministry called the attack “a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the security of civilians and undermines stability” and stated that the UAE “reserves the full right to respond.”

Jordanian foreign minister Wrote a series of articles about XKing II He said Abdullah “condemned the attack on Jordanian territory and any attack against Arab countries” and expressed that Jordan “stands in solidarity with brother Arab countries in the fight against any attack that affects their sovereignty, security and stability.”

Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs It also stated that it “strongly condemns the Iranian attacks”, adding that it “affirms its full solidarity with these brotherly Arab states and categorically rejects any violation of their sovereignty, any threat to their security or any action that undermines their stability”.

Smoke rises in the sky after explosions heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026. (REUTERS/Stringer)

Meanwhile, Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the US-Israeli operation against Iran.

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“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the deep regret of the Sultanate of Oman for the military operations launched by Israel and the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and warned of the danger of the conflict turning into irreparable consequences in the region,” Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. he said. in a statementAccording to the translation of X.

“The Sultanate of Oman considers this action to be contrary to the rules of international law and the principle of resolving problems through peaceful means rather than hostile methods and bloodshed, and calls on all parties to immediately suspend military operations, while calling on the United Nations Security Council to hold an urgent meeting to implement a ceasefire and the international community to take a clear stance in support of international law.”

Fox News Digital’s Efrat Lachter contributed to this report.