Egypt has strongly condemned the “heinous Iranian attack that targeted Kuwait and Bahrain”, terming them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the two countries and “a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability” of the entire region.

The foreign ministry said Egypt affirmed its “full support” for Kuwait and Bahrain in “confronting this heinous attack” and expressed its “support for all measures they take to preserve their security and stability and protect their territories and vital facilities”.

“Egypt also reiterates its affirmation that the security and stability of the Arab Gulf states represent a fundamental pillar of Arab national security, and categorically rejects any actions or practices that violate the sovereignty of states or threaten their security and territorial integrity, which threatens the security and stability of the entire region,” the statement added.