Iranian attacks on Gulf cities and vital facilities continue, with regional air defense systems reporting intercepting more than 465 missiles and 1,414 drones since the start of the conflict.
Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, said the U.S. embassy in Riyadh was targeted by two drones on Tuesday. Saudi air defense forces also intercepted and destroyed eight drones near Riyadh and Al-Kharji.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Iran’s attack on the embassy as a serious violation of international norms. The ministry said in a statement that the “repeated despicable and unjustified attacks” violated international law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantee the protection of diplomatic facilities and personnel even in times of armed conflict.
Riyadh warned that such actions could lead to further escalation in the region, especially as it had previously made clear that it would not allow Saudi Arabia to use its territory or airspace to attack Iran. Saudi Arabia reiterated its right to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, people, residents and vital interests, including options in response to aggression.
Oman: Attack on Duqm and Dhofar
Omani security sources said a fuel storage tank at Duqm port was targeted by several drones, one of which hit the tank. Authorities said the damage was contained and no casualties were reported.
According to Oman News Agency, Muscat condemned the attack and said it was taking all necessary measures to deal with the situation. Security officials also reported that two drones were shot down over Dhofar Governorate and a third crashed near the port of Salalah, with no casualties or damage.
Oman reiterated its condemnation of the attack and vowed to take all necessary measures to protect national security.
Kuwait: intercepted missile
Kuwait’s Armed Forces General Staff announced on Tuesday that military units were continuing to carry out interception operations against a wave of missiles and drones detected in the country’s airspace.
The US embassy in Kuwait was also targeted by Iranian attacks. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack “in the strongest terms”, calling it a blatant violation of international law and diplomatic practice, including the Geneva Conventions and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The country reaffirmed its right to take all necessary measures to protect its security, territory and population.
Qatar: Denies possession of missiles
In Doha, Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said the Qatari Armed Forces has the necessary capabilities to protect the homeland and confront all external threats.
Qatar’s International Media Authority denied a Bloomberg report that the country had only four days’ worth of interceptors left. The agency said in a statement that Qatar’s inventory of Patriot air defense systems is intact, sufficient and still available.
Meanwhile, Qatar Energy announced that it had suspended production of some chemicals, petrochemicals and downstream industrial products in the country. The decision follows an earlier suspension of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and related products.
This suspension affects various products such as urea, polymers, methanol, and aluminum. Qatar also condemned Iranian attacks on U.S. diplomatic missions in Riyadh and Kuwait as clear violations of international law.
Bahrain: Dozens of missiles destroyed
The Bahrain Defense Forces announced that its air defense systems had destroyed 73 missiles and 91 drones launched as part of an “Iranian terrorist attack” against Bahrain.
The military announced it had succeeded in thwarting what it called an indiscriminate attack that violated international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter.
He further added that Bahrain possesses advanced defense systems and modern military capabilities to protect its airspace, waters and territory, stressing that the Bahrain Armed Forces remains fully prepared to confront any threats to the country’s security and sovereignty.
UAE: Fire in Fujairah oil region
Authorities in the UAE’s Fujairah emirate announced that they had extinguished a fire that broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone (FOIZ) on Tuesday morning.
The fire was caused by debris that fell after air defense forces successfully intercepted the drone. Officials confirmed that no one was injured and business in the area has returned to normal.
Authorities urged the public to rely on official sources for information and not to spread rumors or unconfirmed reports.
GCC condemns Iran attack
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassem al-Budawi strongly condemned Iran’s “despicable and treacherous attacks” against member states, including attacks on civilian and diplomatic facilities such as the US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Al-Budawi said the attack and the resulting escalation demonstrate clear evidence of the Iranian government’s intentions toward the Gulf states and its efforts to destabilize regional and global security.
“Targeting the territory of GCC countries cannot be justified under any pretext,” he said, calling on Iran to immediately halt what he described as “barbaric attacks.” He added that GCC countries are united to protect sovereignty, security and national interests.
