The Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on June 10, warning that the strikes represent a dangerous escalation threatening Arab regional security.
In a statement issued by the League of Arab States, Aboul Gheit denounced the attacks “in the strongest terms,” expressing deep concern over what he described as Iran’s continued aggression against Arab territories amid its confrontation with non-Arab states, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.
He said targeting Arab countries as part of broader regional tensions was “wholly unacceptable” and reflected an attempt to undermine Arab security while exerting pressure on the international community.
His remarks came as regional tensions continue to intensify following nearly 100 days of conflict and military exchanges involving Iran and its adversaries across the Middle East.
Gamal Roshdy, spokesperson for the Arab League secretary-general, said Aboul Gheit reaffirmed the organisation’s full solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in the wake of the attacks.
The Arab League also urged all parties involved to accelerate efforts toward a political agreement to end the crisis and prevent further escalation. “The crisis has now continued for 100 days,” Roshdy said, stressing the need for a negotiated settlement to restore stability and prevent the conflict from spreading further across the region.
The statement follows a series of regional and international condemnations of the attacks on the three Arab states, amid growing concerns that the widening confrontation could draw additional countries into the conflict.
Earlier, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also strongly condemned the strikes, describing them as a violation of the sovereignty of Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait and a threat to regional stability. Cairo reaffirmed its rejection of any actions that undermine Arab security or expand the scope of ongoing conflicts.
Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait are key regional partners of Egypt and part of broader Arab and Gulf security frameworks, with Arab governments viewing any attack on their territories as a direct challenge to collective regional security.
The latest developments come amid heightened tensions between Iran and its regional adversaries, raising concerns that the conflict could expand further and disrupt maritime security, energy supplies, and commercial routes across the Gulf and Red Sea.
In recent weeks, Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the escalation. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has held consultations with counterparts from France, the European Union, Gulf states, and the United States, stressing the need for de-escalation, respect for sovereignty, and a return to diplomatic solutions.
By Vafa Guliyeva
