20 Arab, Islamic states denounce Israeli aggression on Iran

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen
17 Jun 2025 03:18
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Twenty Arab and Islamic countries condemn the Israeli occupation's aggression on Iran, warning of regional instability and urging diplomatic de-escalation.

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Smoke from an explosion in southwest Tehran billows on June 16, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Twenty Arab and Islamic countries have issued a joint statement condemning the aggression carried out by the Israeli occupation against Iran, expressing “deep concern over this dangerous escalation.”

The statement was released by the foreign ministers of Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Somalia, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Turkey, Chad, and Brunei.

The ministers emphasized that the Israeli strikes on Iran pose “serious threats to the security and stability of the entire region,” and called for an immediate end to the attacks.

Ministers call for non-proliferation and return to diplomacy

The joint declaration highlighted the “necessity of refraining from targeting nuclear facilities that are under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),” noting that such actions represent a “blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law.”

The ministers urged strict adherence to IAEA safeguards and UN Security Council resolutions.

In a broader appeal for Middle East nuclear disarmament, the ministers reiterated the importance of “ridding the region of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction,” and called for universal commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

The statement stressed that diplomacy, dialogue, and the principle of good neighborliness are “the only viable way” to resolve crises in the region, affirming that “the current crisis cannot be resolved through military means.”

Statement emphasizes maritime security and adherence to international law

The joint communique also underlined “the importance of upholding the freedom of navigation in international waterways,” warning against actions that could undermine maritime security.

The ministers called for respect for international law and the UN Charter, urging all parties to avoid practices that violate these foundational principles.

The signatories firmly rejected the Israeli occupation's attacks on Iran, denouncing “any practices that constitute violations of international law and the UN Charter.”

The statement concluded by emphasizing “the importance of de-escalation, leading to a ceasefire and comprehensive calm.”