In a joint statement, Egypt's House of Representatives and Senate condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan as violations of sovereignty amid ongoing Iran-Israel escalation, expressing solidarity and warning of economic fallout. This follows earlier condemnations of strikes on energy sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Egypt's House of Representatives and Senate issued a joint declaration condemning Iranian attacks on Gulf states—including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait—and Jordan. The statement labeled the actions a blatant violation of sovereignty, breach of international law, and threat to regional stability and Arab security, reaffirming Egypt's solidarity and noting direct impacts on its national interests.
Lawmakers highlighted risks of economic disruption, particularly if tensions affect the Strait of Hormuz, endangering global trade, energy markets, and food supplies.
This comes amid intensified exchanges: Yemen's Houthis launched ballistic missiles at southern Israel, intercepted by defenses; Israel struck Iranian-linked targets in Tehran. Jordan's military intercepted dozens of projectiles, reporting injuries and damage after hundreds of attacks since escalation began. Gulf states confirmed interceptions with some infrastructure damage. Shipping firm Maersk paused operations at Salalah port after a security incident.
Iran's IRGC claimed downing a U.S. MQ-9 drone and damaging an F-16, while strikes near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant raised nuclear safety concerns, though no leaks reported. Iran hinted at withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. U.S. President Donald Trump stated most military objectives in Iran were met, with no long-term U.S. engagement planned. U.S. media reported potential deployment of the USS George H.W. Bush.
The parliament's stance builds on prior Foreign Ministry condemnations of initial strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy facilities and Saudi sites following an Israeli attack on the shared South Pars/North Field.
