Several Arab nations have reiterated their disapproval of Iranian assaults on various civilian targets, including oil facilities, desalination plants, and airports. Foreign Ministers from Qatar, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates gathered in Riyadh to express their condemnation. They emphasized the right of states to self-defense under the United Nations Charter.
During a consultative ministerial meeting, the Foreign Ministers affirmed their support for Lebanon’s security, stability, and territorial integrity. They also backed Lebanon’s government decision to limit weapons to the state. The joint statement issued after the meeting criticized Israel’s actions against Lebanon and its expansionist policies in the region.
The Ministers denounced Iranian attacks on several countries, including Gulf Cooperation Council nations, Jordan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. They condemned the deliberate strikes with ballistic missiles and drones on civilian infrastructure and residential areas. The Ministers stressed that such attacks could not be justified under any circumstances.
The Ministers called on Iran to immediately cease its attacks and adhere to international law and principles of good neighborliness. They urged Iran to refrain from actions that could disrupt international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Emphasizing the importance of respecting international law and humanitarian principles, the Ministers highlighted the need for diplomacy to resolve the crisis and achieve security and stability in the region.
