Saudi Crown Prince backs Bahrain after Iranian attacks; GCC and Gulf states condemn Iranian actions
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed support for Bahrain following Iranian attacks, while the Gulf Cooperation Council and several Gulf states condemned Iranian actions against shipping and ports in the region.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed support for Bahrain after Iranian attacks, according to multiple Gulf news sources. In a phone call with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince condemned the Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Al Arabiya reported. Al Arabiya also reported that the Crown Prince condemned Iranian attacks on both Bahrain and Kuwait.
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran threatened global energy security and trade and breached the memorandum of understanding with the United States, Middle East Eye reported.
The United Arab Emirates condemned an attack on the Port of Salalah and affirmed support for Oman, Fananews.com reported. Qatar likewise condemned the attack on the Port of Salalah and affirmed solidarity with Oman, Fananews.com reported.
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