Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman
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Egypt has condemned recent Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, which included strikes on civilian facilities and critical infrastructure. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these attacks are a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty of these countries and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the Gulf region." Egypt expressed full solidarity with the three Gulf states and supports their efforts to safeguard security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Kuwait's Ministry of Defense reported that its armed forces intercepted hostile ballistic missiles and drones that entered Kuwaiti airspace, targeting military, security sites, and vital civilian infrastructure, causing fires and significant damage. In Bahrain, the Ministry of Interior activated warning sirens, and the Bahrain Defense Force intercepted and destroyed several aerial attacks attributed to Iran, with forces remaining on high alert.
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