Riyadh, Feb. 28 -- Saudi Arabia on Saturday denounced in the strongest terms "Iranian aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan" and extended its support for the brotherly countries.

Iran earlier launched a targeted missile strike against a United States military base in Bahrain in apparent retaliation to Israel's and US' attack on it.

Qatari defence forces also said they "successfully intercepted and repelled a number of attacks that targeted the country's territory.

Following Iran's action, Saudi Arabia warned of grave consequences resulting from the continued violation of states' sovereignty and the principles of international law.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns a...