BRUNEI DARUSSALAM'S STATEMENT ON DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Brunei Darussalam strongly condemns the attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran on 28 February 2026. These attacks resulted in the loss of innocent civilian lives and provoked retaliatory strikes in the Kingdom of Bahrain, State of Kuwait, State of Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The escalations constitute a serious violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and risk triggering a dangerous spiral of violence with severe and lasting repercussions for the region and beyond.
It is especially regrettable that these attacks took place during the holy month of Ramadhan, a period of peace and restraint, and amid renewed diplomatic momentum toward a nuclear deal mediated by the Sultanate of Oman. The continuation of hostilities in such circumstances raises serious concerns about good faith and undermines prospects for a negotiated solution.
Brunei Darussalam reiterates its firm opposition to the use of force and calls for full respect for international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, cease further hostilities, and prioritise immediate de-escalation, and to pursue dialogue and diplomacy in the interest of safeguarding regional peace and stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam confirms that all registered Bruneian nationals in the Islamic Republic of Iran are safe and accounted for. The Ministry continues to encourage all Bruneian nationals and permanent residents to register their travel through the e-Register platform (https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/eRegister.aspx).
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