In a firm diplomatic stance issued on Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Government of Guyana formally condemned the Islamic Republic of Iran for its missile strikes against multiple sovereign nations in the Persian Gulf. The targeted states included the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait.
The Guyanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the offensive as an ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ act that constitutes a clear violation of established international law. The official statement carefully refrained from commentary on the preceding military action by the United States and Israel, which resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other high-ranking officials, effectively concluding his nearly four-decade authoritarian regime.
Reiterating its commitment to regional stability, the Guyanese government called for immediate de-escalation from all involved parties. It expressed ‘full solidarity’ with the governments and civilian populations of the attacked Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. This position aligns with Guyana’s established close diplomatic and economic relations with both the United States and several Arab Gulf nations. The statement concluded by emphasizing the urgent and sustained pursuit of a lasting peaceful resolution for the broader Middle East region.