Amid rising tensions in West Asia and the Gulf, foreign ministers from major Arab and Islamic nations met in Riyadh to discuss Iran’s recent attacks, according to Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry. Representatives from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkiye, and the UAE attended the meeting.

The ministers urged Iran to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which calls for an immediate halt to attacks and an unconditional end to threats against neighboring countries. They also demanded that Iran stop supporting and arming allied militias in Arab states and avoid any actions that could disrupt maritime security, including in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.

They strongly condemned Iran’s missile and drone strikes on GCC countries, Jordan, Azerbaijan, and Turkiye, noting that civilian areas, infrastructure, and key facilities were targeted. The ministers said such actions are unjustifiable and reaffirmed nations’ right to self-defense under the UN Charter.

Calling for de-escalation, they stressed the importance of respecting international law, sovereignty, and non-interference, adding that future relations with Iran depend on these principles. They also expressed support for Lebanon’s stability and criticized Israel’s actions there. The group pledged continued coordination to address developments and protect regional security.

The conflict—now in its third week—has intensified, with both US-Israel and Iran expanding their attacks. Iran retaliated after an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field by targeting gas facilities in Qatar. Missiles struck Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing significant damage, though no casualties were reported and fires were contained. In response, Qatar expelled Iranian military and security attachés, giving them 24 hours to leave.