Manama: The Arab Republic of Egypt strongly condemned the Iranian targeting of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab states, warning of a serious military escalation that could lead the region towards widespread instability and have grave repercussions on regional and international peace and security.
According to Bahrain News Agency, in a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the Iranian violations affecting the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, stating that such actions pose a serious threat to the stability of Arab states and the region as a whole.
The ministry stressed the need for all parties to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and to uphold the principles of good neighbourliness, calling for maximum restraint during this sensitive period to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Egypt reiterated the importance of political solutions, warning that military options would only lead to further violence and that stability can only be ensured through diplomacy and dialogue to contain the crisis.