They urged regional and international efforts to prevent further deterioration and work toward a comprehensive cease-fire.
The Arab League's foreign ministers convened in Istanbul to discuss developments related to conflicts in the Middle East, especially Israel’s attacks on Iran that began June 13. The ministers are in the Turkish metropolis for the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, scheduled for June 21 - 22.
A final statement issued after the emergency meeting said the Israeli attack constituted “a blatant violation of the sovereignty of a UN member state and a threat to regional peace and security.”
It urged the UN Security Council to act swiftly and assume its responsibilities to stop the escalation, warning that failure to do so could plunge the region into deeper instability. The ministers called for a return to negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and expressed support for diplomatic efforts to lower tensions.
They also emphasized "the necessity for all countries in the region to accede to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)."
Israel is not a member of the NPT.
Hossein Amiri
