Iran carried out a new wave of strikes against a number of Middle Eastern countries on Friday, with military bases in Kuwait and the UAE being targeted, Iranian state TV and media reported.
Tehran launched missiles towards a US base and the Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait, as well as the UAE's Al Dhafra Air Base, where US forces are currently stationed.
Additionally, Tehran launched missiles towards Kurdish armed opposition groups in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Iran's military warned Iraq's Kurdistan regional government that it would take strong action against any move to deploy hostile forces along the Iranian border.
Further, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry reported that a cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed east of the Al Kharj Governate.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry also reported attacks, claiming that one hotel and two residential buildings in Manama, the country's capital, were hit by Iranian missiles early on Friday, according to Iran International.
US, Gulf countries condemn attacks, affirm right to self-defense
A joint statement was released on Sunday by the governments of the US, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE condemning Iran's recent missiles and drone attacks.
"These unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory, endangered civilian populations, and damaged civilian infrastructure," the statement said. "The Islamic Republic’s actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability. The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior."
The countries also reaffirmed their right to self-defense and assured that they remain committed to regional security.