The Government of the Maldives has condemned attacks carried out by Iran against several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. At the same time, the Maldives also expressed concern about the broader escalation of violence in the Middle East following military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran.
In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maldives said it was “particularly concerned” about incidents affecting civilian locations in the Gulf region, including airports and oil facilities. It said such attacks represented a violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions.
The statement added that the government regretted that the attacks on Gulf states were taking place “even without any retaliation” from those countries.
The Maldives also expressed concern about the broader escalation of violence in the Middle East following military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran.
It condemned those strikes, including what it described as attacks on civilian sites such as a girls’ school that reportedly resulted in more than 100 civilian deaths. The government also referred to reported attacks on hospitals and oil facilities that it said caused widespread damage.
The Maldives warned that the developments were heightening tensions across the Gulf region and undermining prospects for peace.
Calling for restraint, the government urged all parties involved in the conflict to agree to an immediate ceasefire.
It also appealed to the international community to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring peace, stability and security in the region.