Qatar, Jordan and UAE join Saudi Arabia in condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran-Telangana today

Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the Israeli airstrikes violate international law and could lead to a dangerous escalation and more tension in the region.

Doha: Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates joined Saudi Arabia on Saturday in condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory, while expressing deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on security and stability in the region.

“The State of Qatar expresses its firm condemnation and denunciation of Israel’s targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering this act a flagrant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a clear violation of the principles of international law,” a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. . .

The ministry stressed the country’s deep concern over the serious repercussions that may result from this escalation and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint, resolve disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, and avoid anything that could destabilize security and stability in the region.

He also reiterated Qatar’s call to the international community to step up efforts to de-escalate, reduce tensions and end the suffering of the peoples of the region, especially in Gaza and Lebanon.

Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the Israeli airstrikes violate international law and could lead to a dangerous escalation and more tension in the region.

Ambassador Sufian Al-Qudah, spokesman for the Jordanian foreign ministry, emphasized the Kingdom’s “absolute rejection” of the dangerous escalation in the region and violations of international law, warning against slipping into a conflict that threatens the region’s stability and international security.
“We call on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take immediate action to halt Israeli aggression in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon as a first step towards de-escalation, halting Israel’s violations of international law and UN resolutions, and protecting security and stability the region from the disastrous consequences of continuous Israeli attacks,” Al-Qudah noted.

The UAE, while strongly condemning Iran’s military targeting, expressed deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on security and stability in the region.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of exercising maximum restraint and wisdom to avoid risks and the spread of conflict.
“The ministry reiterated the UAE’s belief that strengthening dialogue, adhering to international laws and respecting the sovereignty of states are the best bases for solving the current crises. In this context, the United Arab Emirates emphasizes the need to resolve disputes through diplomatic means, away from the language of confrontation and escalation,” it said.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia expressed its “condemnation and denunciation” of the Israeli military’s action to target Iran, which it said was a violation of its sovereignty and a violation of international laws and norms.
“The Kingdom affirms its unwavering position in its continued rejection of the escalation in the region and the expansion of the conflict that threatens the security and stability of countries and people in the region.

The kingdom urges all parties to exercise the utmost restraint and de-escalation and warns of the consequences of continued military conflicts in the region,” the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement.

It called on the international community and influential and active parties to fulfill their roles and responsibilities to de-escalate and end conflicts in the region.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday the successful completion of “precise and targeted strikes” against several military targets in Iran that posed an immediate threat to Israel.

These strikes, carried out in three waves in collaboration with the Israeli Air Force (IAF), took place on Saturday morning in response to a ballistic missile attack on October 1, IDF spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagar revealed. “Our message is clear: anyone who threatens the state of Israel and seeks to drag the region into a wider escalation will pay a heavy price. We proved today that we have the ability to act decisively and that we are ready, in attack and defense, to protect the State of Israel and the citizens of Israel,” Hagar said.
He added: “The IDF accomplished its mission. If the Iranian regime makes the mistake of initiating another escalation, we will respond.”