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Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel's attack on Iran and reaffirmed the kingdom's position in rejecting the continuing escalation in the region.
Israel said it struck military sites in Iran early on Saturday in retaliation to Tehran's attacks on Israel earlier this month, the latest attack in the escalating conflict between the heavily armed rivals.
Iranian media reported multiple explosions over several hours in the capital and at nearby military bases, starting shortly after 2am (2.30am UAE time).
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"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its condemnation and denunciation of the military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which constitutes a violation of its sovereignty and a contravention of international laws and norms," Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.
"The Kingdom affirms its firm position in rejecting the continued escalation in the region and the expansion of the conflict that threatens the security and stability of the countries and people of the region," it added.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Sultanate of Oman's strong condemnation and denunciation of the airstrike launched by Israel on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran this morning, which constitutes a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and a clear breach of the rules of international law," Oman's foreign ministry said in a post on X.
"The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of Israel's targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering this act a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty and a clear breach of the principles of international law.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Qatar's deep concern regarding the serious repercussions that may result from this escalation, it urges all concerned parties to exercise restraint, resolve disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, and avoid anything that could destabilize security and stability in the region.
The Ministry reiterates the State of Qatar's call for the international community to intensify efforts aimed at de-escalation, reducing tensions, and ending the suffering of the peoples of the region, particularly in Gaza and Lebanon."
Egypt is gravely concerned over the escalation in the Middle East including the Israeli air attack on Iran, and condemns all measures that threaten regional security and stability, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
The State of Kuwait expresses its strong condemnation and rejection of the Israeli aggression that targeted the Islamic Republic of Iran at dawn today, which reflects the policy of chaos pursued by the Israeli occupation forces by violating the sovereignty of states, endangering the security of the region, and violating the principles of international law, norms and international charters. The State of Kuwait renews its call on the international community and the Security Council to assume their responsibilities to stop these practices that threaten the future of the region and its peoples, and stresses the need to take serious steps to maintain regional security and stability, in accordance with international laws and charters."
The foreign ministry said it supported "Iran's legitimate right to defend itself and protect its territory and the lives of its citizens".
"The occupying Zionist entity continues its aggressive policies and widening the conflict in the region through blatant attacks that it carries out with impunity," government spokesman Basim Alawadi said in a statement, citing "the international community's silence" on Israeli actions.
Jordan said the strikes were "in violation of international law and (Iran's) sovereignty, and a dangerous escalation that leads to more tension in the region."
Foreign ministry spokesman Sufyan Qudah called on the international community to "assume its responsibilities and take immediate measures to impose a halt to the Israeli aggression on Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon as a first step towards reducing the escalation".
Lebanon's Foreign Ministry condemned Israel's airstrikes on multiple sites in Iran, describing them as a violation of Iranian sovereignty and a serious threat to regional and international peace and security.
"Pakistan strongly condemns Israel's strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran in the early hours on Saturday," its foreign ministry said in a statement.
"These strikes undermine the path to regional peace and stability and also constitute a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region."
It added that "Israel bears full responsibility for the current cycle of escalation and expansion of the conflict".
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