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黑料社区 leads Arab condemnation of military targeting of Iran, calls for restraint and de-escalation

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Updated 26 October 2024

黑料社区 leads Arab condemnation of military targeting of Iran, calls for restraint and de-escalation

黑料社区 leads Arab condemnation of military targeting of Iran, calls for restraint and de-escalation
  • The Kingdom calls on international community to take action towards de-escalation and ending conflicts in the region
  • UAE condemns military targeting of Iran, urges 鈥榤aximum restraint鈥

RIYADH: 黑料社区 condemned on Saturday the military targeting of Iran, denouncing it as a violation of Tehran鈥檚 sovereignty and a breach of international laws and norms, state news agency SPA reported.

In a statement, the Kingdom urged all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint and to work toward de-escalation and warned of the grave consequences that prolonged military confrontations could have on the region.

黑料社区 reiterated its steadfast stance against the ongoing escalation in the region and the widening scope of conflicts that threaten the security and stability of neighboring countries.

It called on the international community to fulfill their responsibilities in promoting peace, reducing tensions, and supporting efforts to end conflicts in the Middle East.

The UAE also condemned the targeting of Iran and stressed the importance of exercising 鈥渕aximum restraint鈥 to avoid escalation.

In an official statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored commitment to diplomatic channels as the optimal path to de-escalate tensions, urging parties to move away from confrontation and escalation.

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, at war with Israel in Gaza, said it strongly condemned Israeli strikes on military targets in Iran.

鈥淲e... condemn in the strongest terms the Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the targeting of military sites in several provinces,鈥 the movement said in a statement, calling the move 鈥渁 blatant violation of Iranian sovereignty and an escalation that threatens the security of the region.鈥

Qatar鈥檚 foreign ministry condemned Israel鈥檚 airstrikes on Iran and urged restraint and dialogue to avoid regional instability.

Oman, which has long played a mediating role between Iran and Western countries, said Israel鈥檚 attack on Iran 鈥渇uels the cycle of violence and undermines efforts鈥 to de-escalate.

It said the international community should 鈥減ut an end to these blatant violations on the territory of neighboring countries鈥.

Kuwait鈥檚 foreign ministry also expressed condemnation and accused Israel of 鈥渆ndangering the security of the region鈥.

Lebanon鈥檚 Foreign Ministry described the strikes as a violation of Iranian sovereignty and a serious threat to regional and international peace and security.

Bahrain聽condemned the military actions against Iran, expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions and warning of severe impacts on civilians and the humanitarian crisis.

In a statement, Bahrain鈥檚 Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the international community to push for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, calling on all parties to de-escalate and prioritize peace efforts.

The statement also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and southern Lebanon, protection of civilians, safe return of the displaced, and unrestricted humanitarian aid.

Bahrain further emphasized adherence to UN Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 1701 for Lebanon, and ending violence to achieve regional stability.

Meanwhile, Jordan said no military planes were allowed to cross its airspace by any conflicting regional parties, state media cited an armed force source as saying.

Expressing its 鈥渟olidarity鈥 with Iran, the Syrian foreign ministry said in a statement that it supported 鈥淚ran鈥檚 legitimate right to defend itself and protect its territory and the lives of its citizens.鈥

The Egyptian foreign ministry expressed grave concern over the Israeli attack on Iran, saying it condemns all measures that threaten regional security and stability.

On Saturday morning, Israel struck military sites in Iran in retaliation against Tehran鈥檚 strikes on Israel this month, risking fears of wider war in the Middle East.