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The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced that it has extended the suspension of air navigation traffic for another 24 hours amid the ongoing security tensions in the region.In a statement today, the authority pointed out that it has been decided to extend the temporary closure of airspaces for all inbound and outbound flights for 24 hours, effective from 12 p.m. Sunday afternoon local time, on precautionary grounds.This measure is a product of the ongoing assessment of the security situation in the wake of the tensions in the region, the statement read. It affirms that the procedure has been taken based on an overall review of pertinent facts, while the decision shall be calibrated based on new developments that might emerge.On Saturday, the authority decided to close Iraqi airspaces in the aftermath of the security incidents and tensions in the region. Source link
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iran’s Ambassador Alireza Enayati on Sunday following the blatant Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and several other countries in the region.During the meeting, Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al Khuraiji expressed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation, anger, and rejection of Iran’s attacks on Saudi Arabia and Gulf states. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s absolute rejection of violations of state sovereignty that undermine regional security and stability, stressing that the Kingdom will take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its territory. Source link
The Iranian aggression targeted the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama, causing material damage without fatalities, the Bahraini Interior Ministry reported in a statement.Earlier on Sunday, the Bahraini National Communication Centre said the missile air defense systems had professionally intercepted with agility a new flurry of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones that targeted the nation, successfully taking them out and engaging them with high efficiency. Source link
The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy in Kuwait announced today that some overhead power lines in the southern region of the country, in addition to the lines adjacent to the Sixth Ring Road, went out of service due to debris resulting from the interception of a number of drones, causing a temporary disturbance in the electrical grid and partial power outages in several areas.In a statement, the ministry affirmed that professional contingency teams embarked on their work immediately after the incident and are currently assessing the damages and conducting the essential repairs to restore electric power to the affected areas as quickly as possible, based on the highest safety standards and approved technical measures.The ministry emphasized that the situation regarding electricity and water is under control, as the electricity production systems and water desalination facilities are operating at high efficiency amid constant follow-up around the clock to ensure uninterrupted services. Source link
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain received a phone call on Sunday from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.According to Bahrain News Agency, British Prime Minister affirmed his country’s solidarity with Bahrain and condemned the targeting of Bahraini territory with missile attacks from Iran.He also expressed London’s support for Manama in taking all necessary measures to preserve its sovereignty, security and stability. Source link
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced today that it had intercepted 97 ballistic missiles and 283 drones since the start of the Iranian aggression.Spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan stated that the Kuwaiti Air Defense Forces detected 97 Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards Kuwait and 283 drones since the beginning of the aggression. He noted that they were engaged according to the rules of engagement, and a number of them were destroyed.Al-Atwan explained that the effective interception of the missiles and drones resulted in some debris falling on several facilities in various parts of the country, causing minor material damage. Source link
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi condemned today the Iranian attack on the Sultanate of Oman.During a phone call with his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Safadi affirmed Jordan's solidarity with Oman in all measures it takes to protect its security and sovereignty.For his part, the Omani Foreign Minister condemned the Iranian attacks on Jordan, stressing that his country stands fully with Jordan and supports any step taken to protect its security and stability.The two ministers emphasized the importance of concerted efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and to pursue dialogue and diplomacy as the means to establish security and stability. Source link
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al Shaibani and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed, in a phone conversation on Sunday, the latest regional developments and their repercussions.The Syrian Foreign Minister stressed the importance of increasing bilateral coordination to enhance security and stability amid current developments. Source link
Kuwait has expressed its vigorous condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks that targeted the Sultanate of Oman, considering them a brazen violation of international law and the UN Charter.In a statement today, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry confirmed Kuwait’s full solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman and its backing of all measures it takes to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and stability. Source link
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed its strongest condemnation and denunciation of the brutal Iranian attacks targeting the Duqm commercial port in the Sultanate of Oman and an oil tanker off its coast.In a statement on Sunday, GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said these assaults constitute a flagrant violation of the Sultanate of Oman’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation that undermines regional security and stability, while threatening the safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies.Albudaiwi explained that the treacherous military operations launched by Iran against Council states reflect its intentions toward the GCC and the region at large. He noted that the GCC states had previously conveyed assurances to the Iranian regime, through various meetings and occasions, that they would not permit the use of their territories or airspace for any military operations against Iran.Iran’s targeting of civilian facilities constitutes a major breach of international law, the United Nations (UN) Charter, and the principles of good neighbourliness, he added, underscoring the GCC’s full solidarity and unified stance alongside the Sultanate of Oman in all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty and safeguard its security and stability. He reiterated the Council’s rejection of all forms of aggression targeting the security of its member states. Source link