RIYADH — Overseas ministers from a gaggle of Arab and Islamic international locations strongly condemned Iranian assaults on regional states, calling for a direct finish to hostilities and respect for worldwide legislation.
The assertion adopted a consultative ministerial assembly held in Riyadh on Wednesday, bringing collectively ministers from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
The ministers denounced the deliberate Iranian assaults utilizing ballistic missiles and drones focusing on residential areas and civilian infrastructure, together with oil services, desalination vegetation, airports, housing websites and diplomatic missions.
They pressured that such assaults “can’t be justified below any pretext,” reaffirming the best of states to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Constitution.
The assembly known as on Iran to right away halt its assaults, respect worldwide legislation and worldwide humanitarian legislation, and cling to rules of fine neighborliness as a primary step towards de-escalation and restoring regional stability.
Members emphasised that the way forward for relations with Iran is determined by respect for state sovereignty, non-interference in inside affairs, and refraining from utilizing navy capabilities to threaten neighboring international locations.
In addition they urged Iran to adjust to UN Safety Council Decision 2817 (2026), stop all assaults instantly, and keep away from any provocative actions, together with threats to shut or disrupt worldwide navigation within the Strait of Hormuz or undermine maritime safety in Bab al-Mandeb.
The ministers additional known as on Iran to cease supporting, funding and arming affiliated militias in Arab international locations, describing such actions as serving Iran’s pursuits on the expense of regional stability.
The assembly additionally reaffirmed assist for Lebanon’s safety, stability and territorial unity, backing efforts to make sure the Lebanese state maintains full management over its territory and monopoly over arms.
On the identical time, the ministers condemned Israeli assaults on Lebanon and its expansionist insurance policies within the area.
They pledged to proceed shut session and coordination to observe developments, align positions and take crucial and bonafide measures to guard their safety, stability and sovereignty, and to cease the continued Iranian aggression.
