The US and multiple Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, issued a joint statement late Sunday slamming Iran for targeting countries and civilians in the region. “These unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory, endangered civilian populations, and damaged civilian infrastructure,” the joint statement read.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.In addition to the US and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE also signed the statement.“The Islamic Republic’s actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability. The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior,” the statement read.The countries affirmed that they were united in defense of their citizens, sovereignty, and territory, “and reaffirm our right to self-defense in the face of these attacks.”They also doubled down on their