21 Arab, Muslim countries condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, urge de-escalation

Twenty-one Arab and Muslim countries issued a joint statement on Monday condemning Israel's airstrikes on Iran and calling for de-escalation and respect for the international law, according to Egypt's official news agency MENA.

The statement, initiated by Egypt, followed consultation between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his counterparts across the region.

The initiative includes Türkiye, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Gambia, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Libya, Egypt and Mauritania.

The foreign ministers condemned the Israeli attack on the Iranian territory, terming it a violation of the international law and the United Nations Charter.

They emphasized the need to respect national sovereignty, territorial integrity and principles of good neighborliness and called for peaceful resolution.

These countries also warned the deteriorating situation could have serious consequences for regional security and stability. 

They called for an immediate halt to Israeli hostilities against Iran and for comprehensive de-escalation efforts leading to a comprehensive ceasefire.

(Cover: Smoke billows after an explosion in southwestern Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025. /VCG)