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Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman discussed regional developments amid ongoing military escalation during a phone call.The conversation addressed the repercussions of the escalation on regional and international security.During the call, the Sultan of Oman stressed the necessity of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. Source link
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received a phone call from Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.During the call, they condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Kuwait, and several other countries in the region, which undermine security and stability. They also affirmed their solidarity and commitment to providing all possible support for any measures taken. Source link
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman held a phone call with King Abdullah II of Jordan.According to Oman News Agency, the two leaders discussed the military escalation in the region following Israeli and US strikes on Iran and their implications for regional and global security and stability.Both sides stressed the need for an immediate halt to the exchange of strikes and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. Source link
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced that the Kuwaiti air defense system successfully confronted and intercepted a number of hostile aerial targets on Sunday morning, underscoring the readiness of the armed forces to protect the nation’s airspaces.In a statement, Official Spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, Col. Saud Atwan, said the targets had been tracked and intercepted within the scope of operations in the south of the country as part of full readiness to deal with any potential threats.Atwan pointed out that no injuries were recorded as a result of this interception, confirming that the Kuwaiti armed forces continue to carry out their national duties diligently and handle any field developments to ensure the safeguarding of the nation’s security and stability, as well as its territorial integrity. Source link
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed in a phone call today with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman the developments of the military escalation in the region.During the call, El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s condemnation of targeting the Omani Port of Duqm today, stressing Egypt’s enduring position that calls for prioritizing dialogue and peaceful means of settling regional crises, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.The statement added that El-Sisi warned of the perilous consequences that could result in the region plunging into a chaotic situation due to this escalation. He praised the consequential role Oman is undertaking in mediation and facilitating the US-Iran negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue.In addition, El-Sisi asserted that Egypt stands in full solidarity with the Arab nations that came under Iranian attacks, stressing his country’s unequivocal rejection of any threat to the security and stability of Arab nations.He further underscored Egypt’s full backing of the measures those nations take to protect their security and peoples.For his part, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq lauded Egypt’s supportive position to settle crises through peaceful means, alongside its keenness to contain current tensions.Both sides concurred on keeping consultations and coordination open between the two countries to help curb the current escalation and spare the region from risks of instability. Source link
The Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received a phone call today from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.During the call, the British Prime Minister condemned the blatant Iranian attack targeting Kuwaiti territory, affirming his country’s support for Kuwait and its backing of all measures and decisions taken to preserve its sovereignty and security.Starmer also emphasized his country’s readiness to dedicate all its resources and capabilities to supporting the State of Kuwait. Source link
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
Bahraini Interior Ministry: Hotel in Manama targeted, material damage reported, no fatalities
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
