Monday, 25 May 2026
Regional leaders urge peace amid Israel-Iran tensions
In response to recent events and a concerning rise in tensions in the Middle East, Foreign Ministers from several countries—including Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Chad, the Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates—have released a joint statement urging calm, dialogue, and respect for international law.
Key points from the statement:
- The countries strongly condemned recent Israeli military actions against Iran, emphasizing the need to respect every nation’s sovereignty and to resolve disputes peacefully, in line with international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
- The ministers called for an immediate end to hostilities, warning that continued aggression could have grave consequences for the entire region’s peace and stability. They encouraged all parties to work towards a comprehensive ceasefire and to restore calm.
- The statement highlighted the importance of creating a Middle East zone free from nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, urging all countries in the region to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
- The ministers stressed that nuclear facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must not be targeted, as such acts violate international law and humanitarian conventions.
- They called for a swift return to negotiations, stating that dialogue is the only effective way to reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
- The importance of safeguarding the freedom of navigation in international waters was also underscored, as well as upholding maritime security.
- Finally, the ministers reaffirmed that lasting peace can only be achieved through diplomacy, dialogue, and respect for good relations between neighbors, rather than through military means.
This statement comes at a critical time and signals a collective call for restraint and a renewed commitment to diplomatic solutions in the region.