Arab and Islamic states condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks, urging an immediate halt while reaffirming regional security coordination and support for affected countries.
Foreign ministers from Qatar and 11 other countries issued a strong joint condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks following a consultative meeting held in Riyadh on March 18.
The statement was issued by Qatar, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye, and the UAE.
In a statement published by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, the countries denounced “deliberate attacks with ballistic missiles and drones” targeting civilian areas and critical infrastructure across multiple states.
The ministers said the strikes hit “residential areas, civilian infrastructure, including oil facilities, desalination plants, airports, residential buildings, and diplomatic premises,” stressing that such actions “could not be justified under any pretext or in any manner whatsoever.”
On Thursday, QatarEnergy confirmed that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City were targeted in an Iranian attack, causing significant damage.
Energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were also targeted in Iranian retaliatory strikes following Israel’s attack on the South Pars gas field shared by Iran and Qatar.
The ministers affirmed the right of affected states to defend themselves under Article 51 of the UN Charter, while calling on Iran to “immediately halt its attacks” and comply with international law and humanitarian principles.
The statement emphasised that de-escalation and diplomacy remain essential to restoring regional stability.
The group also urged Iran to respect sovereignty and non-interference, warning that “the future of relations” depends on adherence to these principles.
Ministers called for full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), including ending support for affiliated militias and refraining from threats to maritime security, particularly in key waterways.
“Furthermore, to refrain from any measures or threats aimed at closing or obstructing international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz or threatening maritime security in Bab al-Mandab,” the statement said.
In addition, the ministers reiterated support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and condemned Israeli actions in the country.
“The Ministers reaffirmed support for the security, stability and territorial integrity of Lebanon, activating the sovereignty of the Lebanese state over all its territories, and supporting the Lebanese government’s decision to limit weapons to the state,” the statement added.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 900 people and wounded over 2,200 others since the start of the month, according to figures from Lebanon’s Ministry of Health.
They concluded by pledging continued coordination to “protect their security, stability, and sovereignty” and address what they described as ongoing threats in the region.