Saudi Arabia says new Iranian attacks undermine efforts to restore stability

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, saying they violated the sovereignty of both countries and threatened their security, stability and territorial integrity.

In a statement, the ministry said the attacks were a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter, and amounted to a dangerous escalation that undermines efforts to restore security and stability in the region.

Jordan said it stood in full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait and supported any steps they take to protect their sovereignty, security and the safety of their citizens and residents.

President Donald Trump’s 60-day deadline for negotiations with Tehran is nearing its end, Al Arabiya reported.

According to the report, Trump has informed mediators that talks will not continue beyond 60 days and that Tehran must respond quickly.

Al Arabiya said progress has been made on the issue of Iran’s blocked assets, but disagreements remain over how much money would be released and when.

Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned repeated Iranian attacks, saying the latest incident early Saturday was a direct threat to the lives of citizens and residents and to regional security and stability.

In a statement, the ministry said the attacks represented a “flagrant violation” of Kuwait’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, as well as a breach of international law, the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

Kuwait said the attacks amounted to a dangerous escalation at a time when the international community is trying to halt fighting and prevent further regional escalation.

The ministry said the attacks could not be justified or accepted under any pretext.

Kuwait also said it retained the full right to take all necessary measures to protect its security and defend its territory and vital facilities against any attack or threat.

Esmail Kowsari, a member of Iran’s parliament National Security Committee, said Washington has offered to release $24 billion in Iranian assets and accepted that half of the amount be paid through Qatar, but Tehran would not accept the pledge until it is implemented in practice.

“The Americans have said they will release $24 billion of Iran’s assets and have accepted that half of it be paid through Qatar, but until this is implemented in practice, we do not accept it,” Kowsari told the Didban Iran website.

He also said the US blockade must be lifted.

His remarks come as frozen Iranian assets, the blockade and control of Hormuz remain central sticking points in talks between Tehran and Washington.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of using the consequences of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to create “ambiguity” about Tehran’s nuclear program.

Writing on X after a recent IAEA report and media remarks by agency chief Rafael Grossi, Gharibabadi said comments about lack of access to some damaged facilities, the status of Iran’s uranium stockpile and what the agency calls a loss of “continuity of knowledge” did not emerge “in a vacuum.”

He argued that safeguarded nuclear facilities had been hit in US and Israeli military attacks and criticized Grossi for not condemning those strikes.

Gharibabadi also rejected the agency’s focus on Iran’s 60% enriched uranium and possible weapons-related scenarios, saying the Non-Proliferation Treaty does not set a numerical cap on enrichment levels and that the legal test is whether nuclear material is diverted to military purposes.

Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful, though the IAEA has repeatedly sought fuller access and answers on Tehran’s uranium stockpile and monitoring gaps.

Gharibabadi said the agency could not report the consequences of military attacks, ignore those responsible and then ask Iran to bear the technical and political cost of the insecurity created.

“If the agency wants to be part of a diplomatic solution, it must avoid turning technical reports into tools of political pressure,” he wrote.