The foreign ministers of 12 Arab and Islamic nations have issued a joint statement calling on Iran to cease its attacks against regional countries.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing foreign media outlets, that the declaration was released following a ministerial meeting held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The document condemned Iran's "deliberate attacks using ballistic missiles and drones targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure, including oil facilities, desalination plants, airports, residential buildings, and diplomatic missions."
The statement emphasized that such actions violate international norms and regional stability. "The participants noted that these attacks cannot be justified under any pretext or in any way," the document stated. Furthermore, the ministers condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon and reaffirmed their "support for Lebanon's security, stability, and territorial integrity."
The joint statement was issued on behalf of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. This diplomatic move highlights a growing consensus among key regional players regarding the necessity of de-escalation and the protection of sovereign borders in the Middle East.
The meeting in Riyadh comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tension across the region. Such multilateral gatherings are frequently organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League to coordinate responses to security threats and humanitarian crises. Azerbaijan's participation in this joint statement underscores its active role in international diplomacy and its commitment to the principles of territorial integrity and regional peace.
