(Bandar Seri Begawan, 2nd) Brunei strongly condemns the February 28, 2026 attack against Iran, stating that the development seriously violates its sovereignty and threatens regional stability.
The Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the attack resulted in casualties among innocent civilians and triggered retaliatory strikes by several Gulf countries, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Ministry pointed out that the escalation of the situation could spark a dangerous spiral of violence, causing serious and lasting effects on the region and even more broadly.
The statement also added that it is particularly regrettable that the attack occurred during Ramadan, a period traditionally regarded as a time of peace and restraint, and at a time when new progress had been made in nuclear deal negotiations under the mediation of the Sultanate of Oman.
The statement pointed out: "Continuing hostile actions under the current circumstances seriously calls into question the sincerity of the parties involved and undermines the possibility of resolving issues through negotiation."
Brunei reiterated its firm opposition to the use of force and called on all parties to fully respect the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.
Brunei also urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, cease further hostile acts, give priority to de-escalating the situation immediately, and, in order to maintain regional peace and stability, resolve issues through dialogue and diplomatic means.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that all Bruneian citizens registered in Iran are safe and sound.
The Ministry continues to encourage Bruneian citizens and permanent residents to register their travel information via its online registration platform on its official website.
The Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the attack resulted in casualties among innocent civilians and triggered retaliatory strikes by several Gulf countries, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Ministry pointed out that the escalation of the situation could spark a dangerous spiral of violence, causing serious and lasting effects on the region and even more broadly.
The statement also added that it is particularly regrettable that the attack occurred during Ramadan, a period traditionally regarded as a time of peace and restraint, and at a time when new progress had been made in nuclear deal negotiations under the mediation of the Sultanate of Oman.
The statement pointed out: "Continuing hostile actions under the current circumstances seriously calls into question the sincerity of the parties involved and undermines the possibility of resolving issues through negotiation."
Brunei reiterated its firm opposition to the use of force and called on all parties to fully respect the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.
Brunei also urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, cease further hostile acts, give priority to de-escalating the situation immediately, and, in order to maintain regional peace and stability, resolve issues through dialogue and diplomatic means.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that all Bruneian citizens registered in Iran are safe and sound.
The Ministry continues to encourage Bruneian citizens and permanent residents to register their travel information via its online registration platform on its official website.