Riyadh, February 28 (QNA) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed its condemnation in the strongest terms of the nefarious and blatant Iranian missile attacks on the territories of the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in a flagrant violation of their sovereignty.

In a statement Saturday, Secretary-General of the GCC, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, affirmed the full solidarity of all GCC states, standing as one rank and circling the wagons in the face of these attacks, and placing all their capabilities at the disposal of these nations to support whatever measures they take to defend their sovereignty, security, and national interests, while maintaining their right to respond and defend themselves in accordance with the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter.

Moreover, Albudaiwi warned of the dire consequences of this unjustified escalation, which threatens the security and stability of the region. He explained that the Council states have always been strong advocates for maintaining regional peace, security, and stability for the benefit of all peoples in the region.

Albudaiwi further stressed that targeting the territories of GCC states contradicts the provisions of international law, the UN Charter, and the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be accepted under any justification or pretext, and that Iran must immediately cease any escalatory actions that would undermine regional security and stability. (QNA)