The Gulf Cooperation Council issued a formal condemnation of Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan on February 28, 2026. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi called the strikes a “flagrant violation of sovereignty” and stated unequivocally that Tehran bears responsibility.
The condemnation extended beyond those three nations. The UAE and Qatar were also named among the targets, broadening the scope of what amounts to an unprecedented Iranian military campaign against multiple Gulf states simultaneously.
A coordinated international response takes shape
On March 1, 2026, the United States joined several regional partners in a joint statement condemning what they described as Iran’s indiscriminate aggression. The coalition called for an immediate end to hostilities.
Ten days later, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2817, which demanded a halt to all Iranian strikes. The resolution specifically highlighted civilian casualties.
