Lifted in toto from the Wall Street Journal, February 28:
Saudi Arabia condemned Iran, accusing it of "treacherous" aggression against the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the treacherous Iranian aggression and the blatant violation of the sovereignty of each of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, affirming its full solidarity and standing by the side of the sister states.”
The statement warned "of the grave consequences of the continued violation of the sovereignty of states and the principles of international law." It didn't mention Israel or the U.S.
Also at the Journal, February 28:
Trump Rolls the Dice on Regime Change With a Massive Attack on Iran
And from India's WION, February 28:
'UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and more': 6 countries under attack as US-Israel launch strike against Iran
Multiple loud explosions rocked Abu Dhabi as Iranian forces targeted the Al Dhafra Air Base, a critical military installation shared by the UAE Air Force and the US Air Force.
1. The Scope of the Regional Counter-Attack
Iran has launched a massive, multi-front retaliatory campaign targeting at least six nations across the Middle East. Beyond its direct missile barrage against Israel, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has directed ballistic missiles and drone swarms at US military installations scattered across the Arabian Peninsula. Iranian officials have publicly stated that all US bases and interests in the region are now within their operational reach, effectively engulfing the entire Gulf in the conflict.
2. Bahrain: The US Fifth Fleet Targeted
In a direct strike against American naval dominance, Iran targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet located in Manama, Bahrain. Bahrain's National Communication Centre confirmed that the fleet's service center was subjected to a missile attack. Thick smoke was reported rising from the Juffair area, highlighting a severe escalation that directly threatens international maritime security and logistical support ships in the Gulf....
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