GCC Calls Iran Strikes on Gulf States 'War Crimes'

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Bahrain defences hold; Kuwait oil and power facilities hit; Jordan shoots down missiles

The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Iran's attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan as war crimes, demanding international accountability for strikes on civilian infrastructure.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the attacks constituted a flagrant violation of state sovereignty and a grave breach of international law and the United Nations Charter

"Iran's actions represent an unprecedented escalation and reflect a clear insistence on violating all international rules and norms," Albudaiwi said, adding that the attacks showed an unacceptable disregard for regional stability.

Strikes Hit Gulf Infrastructure

Iran launched strikes on Saturday as part of its retaliation for US military action against the Islamic Republic. Kuwait bore the brunt of the latest wave, with an oil facility and a power and water plant targeted. Kuwaiti air defences reported intercepting waves of Iranian drones targeting vital facilities, power stations and water desalination plants, causing major infrastructure damage.

It was the second attack on a Kuwaiti power plant in two days. The first attack, on Friday, caused a fire and damaged generation units.

 Jordan said its air defence systems shot down eight missiles launched from Iran toward its territory. Missile debris fell, but no casualties or property damage were reported.

Albudaiwi stressed that the GCC stands united with Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, supporting all measures taken to protect their security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.