Bessent to urge G7 to cut financing to Iran’s ‘war machine’

Jordan condemned on Monday an attack targeting Saudi Arabia involving drones that entered from Iraqi airspace, calling it a violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty.

The country's foreign ministry said the attack threatened Saudi Arabia’s security, stability and territorial integrity, and violated international law.

It said Jordan stood in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported all measures Riyadh takes to protect its sovereignty, security and the safety of its citizens and residents.

Pakistan condemned on Monday the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, saying it stood in full solidarity with the UAE.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said any deliberate targeting of nuclear facilities was a grave violation of international law and nuclear safety principles.

“Nuclear installations must never be targeted under any circumstances,” the ministry said.

Qatar condemned on Monday a drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia, calling it unacceptable and a violation of the country’s sovereignty.

Doha said the attack threatened Saudi Arabia’s security and safety as well as regional security.

It also renewed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures the kingdom takes to protect its security, sovereignty and the safety of its citizens and residents.

Oman condemned on Monday a drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s Al Dhafra region, calling it a hostile and escalatory act.

Oman’s foreign ministry said Muscat stood in solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and supported measures taken to protect its security and territorial integrity.

The Iran war has cost companies around the world at least $25 billion, Reuters reported on Monday, citing its analysis of corporate statements.

It said companies listed in the United States, Europe and Asia had cited rising energy prices, disrupted supply chains and trade routes severed by Iran’s activities in the Strait of Hormuz.

At least 279 companies have cited the war as a trigger for defensive measures to reduce financial losses, the analysis showed.